SAN DIEGO, CA--(Marketwire - Mar 11, 2013) - Seacoast Commerce Bank (OTCQB: [ SCCB ]) today announced the hiring of Thomas ("Tommy") Cheek, as Vice President, Business Development Officer, for the bank's corporate headquarters branch in San Diego. Mr. Cheek has almost 20 years of banking experience, predominately focused on commercial business relationships -- all in the greater North San Diego market.

"Tommy is a great addition to our team here at Seacoast. Tommy and I worked together in the past and he has always been a top business development officer. His success stems from his exemplary customer service skills and his ability to customize products and services for his clients," stated Richard M. Sanborn, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Cheek can be reached by e-mail at [ tcheek@sccombank.com ], or at (858) 432-7020.

Seacoast Commerce Bank is a business bank operating in San Diego, California, with loan production offices in San Diego County, Orange County, Los Angeles, San Ramon and Sacramento, California; Bellevue, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Salt Lake City, Utah; Las Vegas, Nevada; Dallas and Houston, Texas. For more information on the bank please visit our website at [ www.sccombank.com ] or contact Richard M. Sanborn, President and Chief Executive Officer at 858-432-7001.

Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the anticipated development and expansion of the Bank's business, and the intent, belief or current expectations of the Bank, its directors or its officers, are "forward-looking" statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such "forward-looking" statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to the local and national economy, the Bank's performance and regulatory matters.