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Kt Duong and Troy Ferguson Join Bank of Southern California

SAN DIEGO, Calif., April 26, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL), welcomes Kt Duong and Troy Ferguson, as Vice President, Business Relationship Managers to its seasoned team of bankers. Mr. Duong has been in banking and finance for 8 years, including Commercial Capital Partners, Commercewest Bank and Citigroup. He graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and a Bachelor of Science in Finance. Additionally, he received his Juris Doctorate in Corporate Law from Thomas Jefferson School of Law.

Mr. Ferguson has been in the banking industry for 9 years, most recently as a Commercial Loan Officer with Wells Fargo Bank. Ferguson graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics, and is actively involved the ALS Foundation and Junior Achievement.

"We are pleased to welcome Mr. Duong and Mr. Ferguson to our growing team of bankers. Their experience in building relationships and understanding the needs of small to mid-sized businesses and professionals enhances our high service and relationship banking philosophy," commented Tony DiVita, Executive Vice President and Director of Sales of Bank of Southern California.

"The expansion of our San Diego team illustrates our continued commitment to serving the banking needs of businesses and professionals in our community," concluded DiVita.

About Bank of Southern California:

A community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed and offers a wide range of financial products to individuals, professionals, and small to mid-sized businesses. The Bank's relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with their clients. With seven offices in San Diego County and the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, Bank of Southern California remains well-capitalized, with a growing deposit base and loan portfolio.

For more information, visit http://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

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Bank of Southern California Announces Senior Vice President Promotions

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Feb. 17, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL) announced the promotion of Marie Crivello and Debbie Marshall to Senior Vice President. Ms. Crivello joined Bank of Southern California in 2012 as Vice President, Client Relationship Manager. She has over 16 years of banking and client relationship management experience. Ms. Marshall joined the bank in 2011 as Vice President, Deposit Operations, bringing over 30 years of banking, compliance, and risk management experience to the bank.

Nathan Rogge, President and CEO of the Company, said, "I am pleased to recognize the contributions that both of these professionals have made to further the success of our company. Marie Crivello takes relationship banking to a new level with an unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of service to her clients. She has year-over-year been instrumental in helping the bank organically grow and has continued to be recognized as a top performing relationship manager."

Added Rogge, "Debbie Marshall's role in regulatory compliance and branch operations has continued to grow over the last five years. She was a key contributor in the previous three bank acquisitions and held a primary role in ensuring the success of the bank's core systems conversion in 2015."

About Bank of Southern California:

A growing community business bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed and offers a wide range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-mid sized businesses. The bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with their clients.

The bank currently operates seven offices in San Diego and the Coachella Valley of Riverside County.

For more information, visit http://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

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Bank of Southern California Announces Ticker Symbol Change to BCAL

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Jan. 7, 2016 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTC Pink: BCAL / OTCMKTS:BCAL), announced today that FINRA has approved a change in the Company's stock symbol. As of Monday, December 21, 2015 the new trading symbol for Bank of Southern California is BCAL. The former symbol, FBBN is no longer valid.

Nathan Rogge, President and CEO of the Company, said, "We are pleased to commence trading under the BCAL symbol which aligns our stock symbol more closely to our name. In June 2010, the bank changed its name to Bank of Southern California as the company refined its branding strategy and vision of becoming the best community business bank in Southern California. We are now one of the few remaining locally owned, community business banks headquartered in San Diego that focuses on meeting the needs of small to mid-sized businesses and professionals."

Rogge added that there have been no significant changes in the bank's local ownership, management or operations as a result of the change.

About Bank of Southern California:

A growing community business bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed and offers a wide range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-mid sized businesses.

The bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with their clients. The bank currently operates seven offices in San Diego and Riverside County.

For more information, visit http://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

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Rhonda Guthrie Promoted to Senior Vice President at Bank of Southern California

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Oct. 14, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTCQB:FBBN / OTCMKTS:FBBN) has announced the promotion of Rhonda Guthrie to the position of Senior Vice President, Loan Administration. With over 20 years in Loan Administration, Guthrie joined the Company in 2013 as Loan Administration Manager responsible for all functions related to loan processing, documentation, compliance and loan servicing.

"Since Rhonda has joined the bank, she has been key in developing a highly efficient and productive team in what is a very important department in the bank. She also played a major role in two recent bank acquisitions and bank wide operating systems conversion," said Nathan Rogge, President and CEO of Bank of Southern California.

"We truly recognize the many contributions Rhonda has made to our Company's loan operations. She is a highly respected individual who is passionate about serving the needs of the bank and our clients. With this highly functioning loan operations group, we are well positioned as we continue to grow and expand in Southern California," concluded Rogge.

About Bank of Southern California:

A growing community business bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed and offers a wide range of financial products to individuals, professionals and small-to-mid sized businesses. The bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with their clients. The bank currently operates seven offices in San Diego and Riverside County.

For more information, visit http://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

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Tom Welch and Tammy DeWitt Join Bank of Southern California

SAN DIEGO, Calif., Sept. 15, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTCQB:FBBN / OTCMKTS:FBBN) welcomes Tom Welch as Senior Vice President, SBA Department Manager and Tammy DeWitt as Vice President, SBA Loan Underwriting Manager to its seasoned team of Southern California bankers. Both Mr. Welch and Ms. Dewitt have been in the banking industry for 37 years and both have over 27 years of SBA and conventional lending and relationship management experience. Welch and DeWitt were most recently with Pacific Commerce Bank in similar positions.

"For the past four years Bank of Southern California has been recognized as a top performing SBA and small business lender by the San Diego District office of the U.S. Small Business Administration and several other bank ranking companies. The addition of Tom Welch and Tammy DeWitt enhances our commitment in meeting the financial needs of businesses in Southern California," commented Nathan Rogge, CEO of Bank of Southern California.

"We are pleased that Tom and Tammy have joined our team. They are seasoned bankers who are highly respected in our industry, and I am excited to be working closely with them as we continue to expand our organization," concluded Mr. Rogge.

About Bank of Southern California:

A community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed and offers a wide range of financial products to individuals, professionals, and small to mid-sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with their clients. With seven offices in San Diego County and the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, Bank of Southern California remains well-capitalized, with a growing deposit base and loan portfolio.

For more information, visit http://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

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Bank of Southern California Announces Coachella Valley Advisory Board

PALM DESERT, Calif., Sept. 3, 2015 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Bank of Southern California, N.A. (OTCQB:FBBN / OTCMKTS:FBBN) announced the creation of its Coachella Valley Advisory Board. This board is comprised of prominent members of the business community in the Desert Cities region who will help increase the bank's presence and market awareness while providing valuable input to better understand the business needs in the Coachella Valley.

The newly appointed board members will advise and consult with the Bank's Executive Management team on product needs and banking issues related to the Valley's business community. The diverse 14-person board is made up of local business professionals with a broad range of experience.

"Our decision to create an Advisory Board in the desert shows the importance we place on better serving our clients in the Desert Cities area. Their insight of the Coachella Valley will help us as we continue to grow the bank in that market," commented Nathan Rogge, CEO of Bank of Southern California. "These members are respected business leaders and influential voices of the community and I am excited to be working closely with them as we continue to build Bank of Southern California's presence as 'The Desert's Community Bank' in that market."

Coachella Advisory Board Members:
- Robert Baltes, Owner, Baltes & Associates, CPAs
- David Baron, Partner, Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney, LLP
- Michael Berk, CEO, LUXE Electric Golf Cars and LUXE Water Solutions
- Mitch Blumberg, Senior Vice President, Desert Arc
- Michael Braun, Senior Vice President, Wessman Development
- Anthony Caronna, Managing Partner, Caronna & Johnson, LLP
- Dennis Freeman, President, Freeman Building & Consulting
- Evy Hanson, Owner, Leap Online Marketing
- Susan Harvey, Co-Owner, Desert Pacific Properties
- William Healey III, President and Owner, Healey & Associates, Certified Accountants and Consultants
- Maggie Montez, President, Lee & Associates
- Dr. Sam Reber, Director of Sports Medicine, S.T.A.R. Orthopedics
- Dr. Peter Scheer, Owner, The Mirage Center
- Sean Wood, President, SSW Mechanical Construction.

About Bank of Southern California:

A community bank, established in 2001, Bank of Southern California, N.A., with headquarters in San Diego, Calif., is locally owned and managed and offers a wide range of financial products to individuals, professionals, homeowner associations and small to mid-sized businesses. The Bank's solution-driven, relationship-based approach to banking provides accessibility to decision makers and enhances value through strong partnerships with their clients. With seven offices in San Diego County and the Coachella Valley in Riverside County, Bank of Southern California remains well-capitalized, with a growing deposit base and loan portfolio.

For more information, visit http://www.banksocal.com/ or call (858) 847-4780.

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