PBNK Pinnacle Bank (QB)

Pinnacle Bank (OTCBB:PBNK) announced today that its Board of Directors has named Director Susan K. Black as President and Chief Executive Officer1. Ms. Black brings more than 20 years of leadership experience in the banking industry to Pinnacle. Past assignments include serving as President of the Community Banking Group of Greater Bay Bancorp in Palo Alto, as well as serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of Mid-Peninsula Bank, and as an Officer of the Greater Bay Bancorp Foundation. "Ms. Black has been a tremendous asset to Pinnacle Bank as a Director. Her extensive background in community banking will be a great asset in further developing the strategies that will propel Pinnacle Bank into the future. She understands the importance of having a local bank dynamically involved with our community," stated Joseph A. Filice, Chairman of the Board. Pinnacle Bank opened its first office in Morgan Hill in 2006, offering community focused business banking services. The bank has added facilities in Gilroy and Salinas and maintains a commitment to supporting community nonprofit organizations. �As a community banker, I recognized the promise of Pinnacle Bank from the beginning. Our successful launch is a testament to our committed Board and our professional bankers. I look forward to working with them, and the communities we serve in taking the Pinnacle vision to the next level,� stated Susan K. Black. About Pinnacle Bank Pinnacle Bank is a full-service business bank dedicated to providing quality depository and credit services in Santa Clara, San Benito, Monterey counties. The bank focuses on commercial banking services for small to medium-sized businesses, offering a variety of products and services that combine the best of personal touch with convenient technology-based client service. Pinnacle Bank has locations in Morgan Hill, Gilroy and Salinas 1Pending regulatory approval.