Citizens Banking Corporation Appoints Forbes Chief Marketing and Communications Officer

FLINT, Mich., Oct. 2  /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Sherry Forbes has been appointed chief marketing and communications officer for Citizens Banking Corporation (NASDAQ:CBCF).  The announcement was made by William R. Hartman, chairman, president and CEO of the corporation.  In this position Forbes will lead the marketing, corporate communications and product development and management efforts for the company.

"The chief marketing and communications officer is a critical position within our company," Hartman said.  "Sherry's strong and proven strategic and execution focus will enable her to make a significant contribution to our vision of becoming a leading Midwestern franchise."

Cathleen H. Nash, executive vice president and head of consumer banking, said, "Sherry brings strong strategic and execution capabilities.  Her background provides the skills and abilities that will help guide our company both in the short and long term."

Forbes, who has over 20 years of experience in banking, joins the company from SunTrust Bank in Atlanta, Ga.  Prior to this appointment she was a first vice president and senior strategy manager for the branch banking division of the retail line of business.  From 2001-2003 she was a vice president and corporate strategy manager for marketing.  Throughout her career, Forbes has served in a variety of capacities including 10 years in branch management, strategic planning and sales development.

Sherry has a bachelor's degree from Longwood University in Virginia and an MBA in marketing from Georgia State University.  She is currently a member of the Platform Investment Sales Committee for the Consumer Bankers Association, headquartered in Washington, D.C.

Citizens Banking Corporation (NASDAQ:CBCF) is a diversified financial services company providing a wide range of commercial, consumer, mortgage banking, trust, and financial planning services to a broad client base. Citizens Banking Corporation serves markets through Citizens Bank offices in Michigan and Wisconsin, and through F&M Bank offices in Iowa.  Citizens Banking Corporation has roots going back to 1871 in Flint, Mich., and is the second-largest bank holding company headquartered in Michigan.  Citizens is the 68th largest bank holding company in the United States, with assets of $7.8 billion as of June 30, 2006.  More information about Citizens Banking Corporation is available at http://www.citizensonline.com/ .

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