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Western Sierra Bank Celebrates Grand Opening in North Natomas, CA
CAMERON PARK, Calif., Feb. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Kirk N. Dowdell,
President and Chief Executive Officer of Western Sierra Bank, a subsidiary of
Western Sierra Bancorp (NASDAQ:WSBA) is pleased to announce the grand opening
of the new North Natomas Branch located at 276l Del Paso Road in the new North
Natomas area of Sacramento. We are also pleased to introduce the bank's newest
team member, Western Sierra's Volkswagen mobile mascot, "Penny II," a pink
piggy bank on wheels. The ribbon cutting and grand opening festivities began
on Valentine's Day, February 14th, inviting customers and prospects to fall in
love with Western Sierra Bank.
"Opening de novo branches in high growth areas is part of our overall strategy
to grow Western Sierra Bank. North Natomas is considered a hot market for
growth both in the consumer and business market segments. Western Sierra's
mission in North Natomas and throughout our territory is to respond to the
needs of clients, providing world-class products and services, and partnering
with the communities we serve. That's the Western Sierra Way," stated Kirk
Dowdell.
The North Natomas branch is a 4,000 square foot retail financial center that
resembles a professional living room environment with the client greeting area
just six feet away from the front door. The smell of "Western Roast" fresh
coffee, adds to the warm and approachable environment for clients and prospects
to discuss banking services. Bill Badham, Regional VP, Commercial Lending and
Sandra Galyardt, Branch Manager and their team are looking forward to a great
partnership with the North Natomas community. This is the 13th location in
Western Sierra Bank's network and the 4th branch in Sacramento County.
Western Sierra Bancorp, comprised of Western Sierra Bank, Lake Community Bank,
Central California Bank and Auburn Community Bank, has assets of $1.2 billion.
The Company operates in 33 locations throughout the counties of El Dorado,
Placer, Sacramento, Lake, Stanislaus, Calaveras, Contra Costa, Tuolumne and
Butte.
This press release contains statements, which constitute forward-looking
statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and
Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that involve risk and
uncertainties. Actual results may differ materially from the results in these
forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include,
among other things, fluctuations in interest rates, changes in economic
conditions or governmental regulation, credit quality and other factors
discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2003.
DATASOURCE: Western Sierra Bank
CONTACT: Kirk N. Dowdell, President/CEO, or Anthony J. Gould, EVP/CFO,
both of Western Sierra Bank, +1-530-677-5600
Web site: http://www.westernsierrabancorp.com/