FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWPORT BEACH, CA (December 22, 2006) -- Independence Bank is pleased to announce that Jeanne Hexem-Schwenck has joined the Bank as First Vice President and Branch Manager of the bank's Fountain Valley Branch - which is opening in mid January, 2007.
Mrs. Hexem-Schwenck brings a wealth of experience in business banking, deposit acquisition and is looking forward to an exciting year as the bank expands and enters new markets.
About Independence Bank
Independence Bank is a full service commercial bank headquartered in Newport Beach, California. The Bank operates three offices located in Newport Beach, San Juan Capistrano and Fountain Valley. Independence Bank prides itself as a community bank and specializes in personal banking, income property lending and business banking services ranging from online cash management to asset based lending. With $288 million in assets, Independence Bank is ranked by the Orange County Business Journal as the 5th largest Orange County based commercial bank.
Contact Information:
Chuck Thomas, President/CEO
Phone: (949) 266-6000
Fax: (949) 266-6006
Email: cthomas@independence-bank.net
Daniel Teklai, Vice President/Director of Marketing
Phone: (949) 266-6015
Fax: (949) 266-6006
Email: dteklai@independence-bank.net
Independence Bank
4525 MacArthur Boulevard
Newport Beach, CA 92660
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