Brian Constable Joins Sunwest Bank as Executive Vice President & Chief Commercial Banking Officer

Business Wire, July 10, 2007

TUSTIN, Calif. -- Brian Constable joined Sunwest Bank (OTCBB:SWBC) as Executive Vice President and Chief Commercial Banking Officer. With more than 22 years of experience in the banking industry, Mr. Constable will oversee all commercial banking activities, focusing the Relationship Management team on providing custom banking solutions to businesses throughout Southern California.

Mr. Constable most recently served as Corporate Vice President and Commercial Sales & Marketing Manager for Provident Bank in Riverside, CA. He previously worked for City National Bank as Vice President and Regional Center Manager, as a Regional Business Banking Manager, and a Branch Manager. Mr. Constable began his career in the financial services industry with Home Federal Bank and also held positions with Wells Fargo Bank and Union Bank of California.

"Brian is a terrific addition to our Bank; his business lending and managerial expertise further enhance our efforts to continue our growth in key markets in Southern California," said Glenn Gray, President and CEO of Sunwest Bank.

Mr. Constable resides in Aliso Viejo with his wife, Christie and their three children, Alyssa, Caleb and Matthew. He participates on several levels with the Boys and Girls Clubs, having served as President of the Carlsbad chapter and as State Delegate to the national organization. Mr. Constable also enjoys outdoor sports, travel, skiing, exercise, and beach activities.

Sunwest Bank is a leading provider of banking services to small to middle-market businesses throughout Southern California. Headquartered in Tustin with additional locations in Newport Beach, Laguna Hills and Anaheim, Sunwest Bank offers customized banking solutions with the highest level of personal service. Sunwest Bank has expertise with homeowners' associations and property management companies, lockbox processing, healthcare professionals, women-owned businesses, and residential and commercial real estate developers. Online banking is available through its corporate website: www.sunwestbank.com.