Matthew Roberson Joins Sunwest Bank as SVP - Relationship Manager & Team Leader

Business Wire, Sept 27, 2007

TUSTIN, Calif. -- Matthew Roberson joined Sunwest Bank (OTCBB:SWBC) as Senior Vice President - Relationship Manager and Team Leader. With more than 10 years of experience in the banking industry, Mr. Roberson will lead an Anaheim-based team of relationship managers with a focus on adding and strengthening relationships with both existing and new business clients across Southern California.

Mr. Roberson most recently served as Vice President and Business Financing Officer for US Bank. He previously worked for Wells Fargo Bank as an Assistant Vice President in the Retail Banking arena. Mr. Roberson graduated from the California State Polytechnic University of Pomona with a Bachelors of Science degree in Finance and Entrepreneurial Strategies.

"Having Matt on board strengthens our ability to serve clients throughout Northern Orange County and beyond," commented Glenn Gray, President and CEO of Sunwest Bank. "We are glad to have Matt as a part of the Sunwest Bank team."

Mr. Roberson resides in Claremont, California.

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.