Temecula Valley Bank Appoints Kelly O'Donnell as Senior Vice President, Commercial/Construction Lending

Business Wire, May 30, 2000

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TEMECULA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 30, 2000

Temecula Valley Bank (OTCBB:TMUL) Tuesday announced that Kelly O'Donnell has joined the bank as senior vice president, Commercial/Construction Lending.

With more than 20 years of experience, O'Donnell emphasizes a personalized banking philosophy and building relationships with his customers. He specializes in providing banking services to fit the needs of his customers as well as ensuring flexibility as a lender. O'Donnell will be responsible for construction and commercial loan financing, development and land loans, as well as owner occupied and spec single family residential loans.

Prior to joining Temecula Valley Bank, O'Donnell served for one year as vice president, Commercial/Construction Lending for California Bank and Trust and seven years in the same capacity at Fallbrook National Bank. His previous experience includes five years with Inland Empire National Bank and Torrey Pines Bank in Fallbrook, Calif. O'Donnell's commitment to the local community is evident by his dedication to several local organizations, such as serving as a director for the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce for several years and being named honorary mayor by the Fallbrook Chamber of Commerce for one year.

Temecula Valley Bank is a $100 million commercial bank serving the Inland Empire communities and North San Diego County. The bank also operates loan production offices in the cities of Ontario, Palm Desert and Fallbrook. The bank, which is traded OTC with the stock symbol TMUL.OB, recently announced its second consecutive four-star rating by Bauer Financial Reports Inc., for its excellent performance and strength. Based upon the bank's 1999 year-end financials, Temecula Valley Bank was also recognized by The Findley Reports for achieving "Premier Performance." The banks' Internet Web site can be reached at www.temvalbank.com.

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