Lisa Sacquety Joins Sunwest Bank as Vice President & Relationship Manager

Business Wire, July 10, 2007

TUSTIN, Calif. -- Lisa Sacquety has joined Sunwest Bank (OTCBB:SWBC) as a Vice President and Relationship Manager, and will serve as part of the Sunwest Bank Commercial Banking Team. Based in Laguna Hills, Lisa will focus on developing and fortifying relationships with new and existing business clients in Southern California.

Most recently, Ms. Sacquety served as Vice President Business Development with Provident Bank in Riverside, CA. She began her career in the financial services industry with Union Bank of California as a Financial Sales Officer and also served as Assistant Vice President - Financial Sales Advisor with City National Bank. Ms. Sacquety graduated from the California State University, Fullerton with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Industrial/Organizational Psychology. She currently resides in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Ms. Sacquety is an active member of the community and works with various business, civic and charitable organizations. She is President of the American Business Women's Association in Newport Beach. Additionally, she is involved with Girls, Inc., of Orange County. In her spare time, Ms. Sacquety enjoys traveling, cooking, and golf.

"Lisa's enthusiasm and professionalism will strengthen our ability to help entrepreneurs move their business forward," commented Glenn Gray, President and CEO of Sunwest Bank. "We are extremely glad to have her as part of our team."

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.