West Coast Bancorp Promotes Xandra T. McKeown to EVP Business Banking

Business Wire, July 12, 2001

Business Editors

LAKE OSWEGO, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 12, 2001

West Coast Bancorp (Nasdaq:WCBO) today announced the promotion of Xandra T. McKeown to Executive Vice President of Business Banking for the Company.

McKeown joined West Coast Bank in November 2000 to develop the business banking sector and to manage all business banking and commercial real estate activities.

President and CEO Robert D. Sznewajs stated, "Xandra's promotion to EVP results from the proven success we've experienced in her first six months at West Coast Bank and from our confidence in her leadership abilities. Her knowledge and expertise in business banking and commercial real estate lending have made her an important part of the West Coast Bank team of professionals."

West Coast Bancorp is a northwest bank holding company, operating 40 offices in Oregon and Washington. West Coast Bancorp is the parent company of West Coast Bank and West Coast Trust. The organization offers a broad range of banking, investment, fiduciary and trust services.