Debra Kupp Joins Sunwest Bank as Vice President & Cash Management Officer

Business Wire, Sept 27, 2007

TUSTIN, Calif. -- Debra Kupp joined Sunwest Bank as a Vice President and Cash Management Officer, and will serve as part of the Sunwest Bank Commercial Banking Team. Based in San Diego, Debra will focus on developing and fortifying relationships with new and existing business clients in San Diego County.

Most recently, Ms. Kupp served as Vice President and Cash Management Consultant at Bank of the West in San Diego, California. Prior to her time at Bank of the West, Ms. Kupp was an Assistant Vice President of Treasury Management for JPMorgan Chase in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Ms. Kupp graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing.

A resident of San Diego, Ms. Kupp is an involved member of the community and works with various industry, civic and charitable organizations. She is an active member of the Treasury Management Association of San Diego and also volunteers at ElderHelp, a non-profit organization committed to offering quality social services to seniors in San Diego. In her spare time, Ms. Kupp enjoys surfing, hiking, and traveling.

"We are excited to have Debra as part of our team," commented Glenn Gray, President and CEO of Sunwest Bank. "Debra's experience, especially her knowledge of treasury management, will enhance our ability to help entrepreneurs move their business forward."

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.