IFC Irwin Financial Corp

PHOENIX, Oct. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Irwin Union Bank, F.S.B. announces the expansion of its operations in the Phoenix metropolitan area with the opening of two new locations. To better serve a rapidly growing client base, Irwin Union Bank has opened new offices in the northwest valley at 5701 West Talavi Boulevard, Suite 130 in Glendale and 1801 South Extension Road, Suite 150 in Mesa. "We are excited to welcome prospective and existing clients to our new banking centers. The new bank locations are a direct response to the strong growth Irwin Union Bank has experienced here in the greater Phoenix area in the last five years," stated Jack Hawkins, Phoenix Market President. With three locations to serve clients, Irwin Union Bank is offering greater convenience and setting the stage for continued growth in the Phoenix area. "The new southeast and northwest valley locations are in the heart of growing and vibrant areas of Phoenix and we are pleased to be in the center of these thriving communities," Hawkins said. According to Hawkins, "We are fortunate to have a very experienced and talented staff in place to help lead our expansion efforts in these new locations. For example, Dave Matthews, a banker with more than 20 years of experience in commercial lending, will head up operations in the southeast valley. Dave has a keen understanding of the Phoenix market." By adding offices in Glendale and Mesa, Irwin Union Bank, a financial institution with roots tracing back 135 years, is making a significant investment in the Phoenix community. "We believe our strategy of delivering highly personalized financial services to consumers, business owners and professionals has paved the way for the Bank's continued growth in the region," explains Hawkins. The new Irwin Union banking facilities offer full retail and commercial banking services including, commercial lending services, commercial real estate financing, residential mortgage lending, cash management services, courier services, private client services, deposit and investment services. About Irwin Union Bank Irwin Union Bank and Trust Company and Irwin Union Bank, F.S.B. (http://www.irwinunion.com/ ) are wholly owned subsidiaries of Irwin Financial Corporation (NYSE:IFC) which is headquartered in Columbus, Indiana. Irwin Union Bank and Trust Company was founded in 1871, and today operates locally- managed banks in Indiana, Michigan, Utah, and Nevada. Irwin Union Bank, F.S.B. operates locally-managed banks in Arizona, Missouri, Nevada, Wisconsin, Kentucky, and California. Both companies specialize in providing a broad array of personalized financial services for the owner-operated business, entrepreneurial and professional markets. About Irwin Financial Irwin(R) Financial Corporation (http://www.irwinfinancial.com/ ) is a bank holding company with a history tracing to 1871. The Corporation, through its principal lines of business, provides a broad range of financial services to consumers and small businesses in selected markets in the United States and Canada. DATASOURCE: Irwin Union Bank CONTACT: Jack Hawkins, Market President, Phoenix, +1-602-553-7800, or Patrick Dolan, Communications, +1-317-237-1596, both of Irwin Union Bank Web site: http://www.irwinunion.com/ http://www.irwinfinancial.com/

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