Plaza Bank Promotes Adam Seery to SVP/Commercial Lending Sales Manager

IRVINE, CA--(Marketwire - Sep 14, 2011) - Plaza Bank (OTCBB: PLZB), headquartered in Irvine California, announces that Adam Seery has been promoted to Senior Vice President and Commercial Lending Sales Manager of the bank. This will be a co-management role for both Mr. Seery and Todd Massas, who was also just named to the same role.

Mr. Seery, an expert in commercial real-estate and finance, has over eight years of experience in commercial lending. His experience includes three years as VP at Lehman Brothers. He also has experience as an independent contractor in commercial real-estate and finance. Seery was recruited to Plaza Bank and previous to his recent promotion, he was VP of Business Development, where he was the top producer in originating over $60 million in SBA and conventional loans.

"Being on the front lines as a Business Development Officer, I'm familiar with the current lending environment, so I know what it takes to produce loans," explained Seery. "I look forward to helping grow the sales presence of Plaza Bank, by expanding our footprint in the Southern California and Southern Nevada markets and giving small business the resources they need to thrive."

In the new roles Seery and Massas will assume, their focus will be to promote growth in the region by expanding the reach of Plaza Bank into the small business community. "Plaza Bank provides multiple lending opportunities to help small business owners expand in this economy, which, in turn, helps job growth," stated Gene Galloway, President & CEO of Plaza Bank. "We all know that's a big focus in our area and I'm excited that these two gentlemen will be spearheading the effort."

Seery will continue to service his clients from a business development perspective to help the bank through the transition.

Seery currently Co-Chairs the NAIOP Developing Leaders council within the San Diego Chapter.

Plaza Bank is located at 19900 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite 190 in Irvine, CA. To reach Adam Seery directly, email aseery@plazabank.net or call (858) 220-9106.

About Plaza Bank

Plaza Bank is a full-service business bank headquartered in Irvine, California with an additional full service branch location in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Bank is dedicated to meeting the financial needs of the small business customer with innovative diverse products and personalized service. For additional information, visit the Plaza Bank website at www.plazabank.net. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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