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MINNEAPOLIS--([ BUSINESS WIRE ])--U.S. Bank, a leading provider of wealth management and private banking services,* announced today that Mary Martuscelli has been appointed West Region President for The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank. In this role, she will be responsible for growing and managing all aspects of The Private Client Reserveas business in Washington, Oregon, California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah and Colorado. Martuscelli reports to Michael Boardman, President of The Private Client Reserve, and is based in U.S. Bankas Phoenix office.

"Mary has the level of leadership, experience and passion that we need to lead our team of wealth management professionals in the west region"

aMary has the level of leadership, experience and passion that we need to lead our team of wealth management professionals in the west region,a Boardman said. aWe are thrilled that she has chosen U.S. Bank, and I am confident that she will make a meaningful contribution to our business, team and clients.a

Martuscelli brings more than 33 years of financial experience with J.P. Morgan Chase (aJPMa), where she worked in many leadership roles. She has served as Arizona President for JPM since 2007 and most recently served as Managing Director of Private Banking for JPMas Desert Mountain states. Prior to these roles, Martuscelli served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Specialized Industries Segment of JPMas Commercial Bank, which focused on government, not-for-profit, healthcare, Native American, and financial institutions. Martuscelli has also worked in management roles in human resources, strategic planning, and corporate, middle market and small business banking with JPM.

A native of the Detroit area, Martuscelli earned a bachelor of science degree from Michigan State University in East Lansing, Mich., and an M.B.A. from Wayne State University. She is active in a variety of community activities in the greater Phoenix area and serves on several boards, including the Arizona Community Foundation, the Arizona Science Center, Fresh Start Womenas Foundation, and Southwest Autism Research and Resource Center.

* Barronas ranked U.S. Bank Wealth Management the 19^th-largest U.S. wealth manager in its 2012 survey of "Top 40 Wealth Managers" published on Sept. 15, 2012.

About The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank
The Private Client Reserve of U.S. Bank is a provider of comprehensive wealth management services for high-net-worth individuals, families and foundations with investable assets of more than $1 million. Highly experienced wealth management advisors lead client-focused teams that deliver forward-thinking, customized strategies including investment management, private banking, personal trust and estate administration, and financial planning designed for each clientas unique goals and needs. The Private Client Reserve is a part of U.S. Bankas Wealth Management Group. For more information, visit [ www.privateclientreserve.usbank.com ].

About U.S. Bank
Minneapolis-based U.S. Bancorp (NYSE: USB), with $353 billion in assets as of June 30, 2012, is the parent company of U.S. Bank National Association, the fifth-largest commercial bank in the United States. The company operates 3,080 banking offices in 25 states and 5,085 ATMs and provides a comprehensive line of banking, investment, mortgage, trust and payment services products to consumers, businesses and institutions. U.S. Bancorp and its employees are dedicated to improving the communities they serve, for which the company earned the 2011 Spirit of America Award, the highest honor bestowed on a company by United Way. Visit U.S. Bancorp on the web at [ www.usbank.com ].

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