Benjamin Frank Joins Sunwest Bank as Relationship Manager

Business Wire, March 15, 2007

TUSTIN, Calif. -- Benjamin Frank joined Sunwest Bank (OTCBB:SWBC) as Assistant Vice President and Relationship Manager, and serves as part of the Sunwest Bank Commercial Banking Team. Benjamin will focus on adding and strengthening relationships with both existing and new business clients across Southern California.

Most recently, Mr. Frank served as a Relationship Manager with Commerce West Bank in Newport Beach. Mr. Frank graduated from Chapman University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He currently resides in Newport Beach.

In addition to his expertise in the finance services industry, Mr. Frank has extensive entrepreneurial experience. He served as manager and instructor at his family-owned McKenzie Water School from 1995-2003. Mr. Frank gained a unique understanding of the challenges facing business owners and is able to tailor financial solutions for businesses accordingly.

"Ben's follow-through and high-level customer service are just two examples of his strong drive to succeed," commented Glenn Gray, President and CEO of Sunwest Bank. "We are glad to have Benjamin as a part of the Sunwest Bank team."

Sunwest Bank is a leading provider of banking services to small- to middle-market businesses throughout Southern California. Headquartered in Tustin with 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 and life science companies, women-owned businesses, and residential and commercial real estate developers. Online banking is available through its corporate website: www.sunwestbank.com.