Small Business Administration Lender Joins Security Business Bank of San Diego

Business Wire, Sept 9, 2003

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SAN DIEGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 9, 2003

Security Business Bank of San Diego (SBBK) today announced it has hired banking veteran Raymond Weamer as Vice President of Lending. Weamer will oversee and manage Security Business Bank's Small Business Administration (SBA) sales force, expanding the bank's presence in the SBA lending arena in San Diego County.

Weamer brings to Security Business Bank over 20 years of San Diego County experience in SBA lending, real estate development, capital markets, sales and marketing management, serving in executive positions with Regents Bank of San Diego, 1st Pacific Bank of California and Scripps Bank of San Diego. Weamer's addition to Security Business Bank further strengthens the bank's reputation for meeting the growing financial needs of San Diego's small business community.

"This is a great addition to our team," said Paul Rodeno, president and CEO of Security Business Bank. Ray has lived and worked in San Diego for over 20 years and knows how to help small businesses grow and thrive."

Weamer is an alumnus of San Diego State University, and was a director for the National Association of Office and Industrial Parks (NAIOP). Weamer and his family make their home in Mt. Helix.

Founded by a group of respected San Diego business leaders, Security Business Bank of San Diego is filling the void created by large, out-of-state banks that currently dominate the local landscape. Security Business Bank provides local decision-making with experienced, personalized service growing businesses need on a daily basis. Direct access to professional staff coupled with high-tech banking services enable Security Business Bank's clients to efficiently manage their cash and credit needs. For more information on the bank, visit our Web site at www.securitybusinessbank.com.

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