Louis Volpini Joins Sunwest Bank as Real Estate Division Vice President & Team Leader

Business Wire, Sept 27, 2007

TUSTIN, Calif. -- Louis Volpini joined Sunwest Bank (OTCBB:SWBC) as Vice President and Team Leader of the Real Estate Division. Based in the Tustin office, Mr. Volpini will oversee all real estate lending activities.

Mr. Volpini most recently served as a Regional Manager for Affinity Bank in Orange County. Prior to his time with Affinity Bank Mr. Volpini worked as the Manager of Business Development for Commerce West.

Mr. Volpini resides in Newport Beach with his wife, Mary Beth and their two children, Nina and Dante. Mr. Volpini serves on various industry, civic and charitable organizations. He is a member of the California Mortgage Bankers Association, which encourages and promotes sound business practices and honesty in marketing, origination, lending and servicing of mortgage loans. Mr. Volpini is also a member of the Western Regional Mortgage Brokers Association. In his free time, Mr. Volpini enjoys surfing and playing golf.

"We are pleased to have Lou as part of the Sunwest Bank team. His experience in the real estate industry will be a tremendous help to us as we continue to expand our reach throughout Southern California," commented Glenn Gray, President and CEO of Sunwest Bank.

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.