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Mountain Commerce Bank continues to grow, adds seasoned staff

Mountain Commerce Bank continues to grow, adds seasoned staff

MORRIS CREATIVE GROUP
NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For Information Contact:
Regenia B. Ellis
Assistant Vice President & Corporate Secretary
Mountain Commerce Bank
(423) 262-5820

Mountain Commerce Bank continues to grow, adds seasoned staff

JOHNSON CITY, TN – September 8, 2009 – Mountain Commerce Bank (MCB) welcomes three new employees: Debra Grecol, Virginia Dover, and Laura “Sissy” Kelly.

Debra Grecol, a mortgage consultant out of the Atlanta area, was named Mortgage Department Manager. With over 30 years’ experience in the banking and mortgage industries, Grecol will lead the secondary mortgage team, manage all aspects of the mortgage function, develop and implement policies and procedures, and generate new mortgage business for MCB.

Virginia Dover’s 18 years of experience in the banking industry with institutions like American Trust Bank and United Community Bank will serve her well in her capacity as MCB’s new Training Coordinator. With an emphasis on Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) compliance and operational training, she will oversee the training of new tellers, development of training schedules and presentation materials, and coordination of outside training opportunities.

The newest teller at the Limited Centre in Johnson City, Laura “Sissy” Kelly has also worked for First Bank and Trust Co and Fort Sill National Bank in Kingsport. She brings 23 years’ worth of customer service, sales, and head/vault teller experience to MCB.

“We welcome these new team members to the MCB Team. Our staff make MCB what it is—a local bank proud to build long-term relationships in the East Tennessee community and offer top-quality service,” said Bill Edwards, President and CEO.

About Mountain Commerce Bank:
Mountain Commerce Bank (MCB) is a state-chartered, FDIC insured, privately held financial services institution serving the mountain south region of East Tennessee. With its acquisition in 2006 of 96-year-old Erwin National Bank, MCB secured a nearly century-old foundation of exceptional service for its shareholders, clients, communities, and employees. Innovative technologies and banking services enable MCB to combine the advantages of a large bank with the personal attention of a community bank.

At the end of June 2009, MCB had $335 million in Total Assets and $291 million in Total Deposits. MCB employs over 80 individuals at seven branches and one operations office and offers services through more than 50 ATMs at Walgreens and other locations. For more information, visit www.mcb.com or check your account anytime at 1-866-MCB-1910.

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