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Beth Sanders Joins Security Bank of California

^{Published on 2009-02-20 16:02:17, Last Modified on 2009-02-20 16:03:09 - Market Wire}
 

RIVERSIDE, Calif.--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--Security California Bancorp (OTCBB: SCAF), ("the Company") parent holding company of Security Bank of California (the "Bank"), today announced that Beth Sanders joins Security Bank of California as Senior Vice President / Chief Deposit Officer in Redlands.

James A. Robinson Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We are delighted that Beth has joined our team. Her leadership and skill-set fits well with our model and culture. We are excited to expand into the Redlands and Loma Linda areas." Beth brings more than 35 years in community banking, all in Redlands. She most recently held the position of Executive Vice President / Chief Financial Officer for 1^st Centennial Bank.

Mrs. Sanders commented, "I am excited to participate in the financial growth in the greater Redlands marketplace, representing Security Bank. This Bank has the energy, reputation and values of a community bank and I want to be a part of it. I look forward to continuing my commitment to Redlands by developing and maintaining productive business relationships from a community bank perspective, thereby strengthening the local economy."

Beth joins Brent Coats, formerly of 1^st Centennial Bank, who joined the Bank last month as Vice President Market Manager. Both Beth and Brent will focus their efforts on establishing an active and well involved presence in the Redlands and Loma Linda markets.

Security Bank of California, which opened for business in June, 2005 operates its main office and administrative offices in downtown Riverside, California, and a full-service branch in San Bernardino, California. The Bank reported total assets of $239 million as of December 31, 2008, with loans and deposits of $207 million and $185 million, respectively.