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SAN DIEGO, April 6 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- First Business Bank (OTC Bulletin Board: FBBN) has announced that David Walters has joined the bank as a Senior Vice President.  He is responsible for business development and relationship management for the company, which operates offices in Del Mar, Carlsbad and Ramona.

Walters is a 35-year veteran of the San Diego banking industry. During his career he has held positions of increasing responsibility at several area institutions, working in the areas of corporate banking, middle-market lending, syndicated national credits, international trade finance, and real estate/construction lending. In various roles, he has underwritten or approved several billion dollars in loans during his career.

Nathan Rogge, President and Chief Executive Officer of First Business Bank, said, "David Walters is one of the most well-known and respected business bankers in the San Diego region and we are fortunate to have him join our team to lead our business development efforts. First Business Bank has one of the fastest-growing loan portfolios among local community-based banks and David has the experience and the ability to maintain our current momentum and help us reach our goals."

Walters received a degree in Finance from San Diego State University. He also graduated from the National School of Real Estate Finance in Madison, Wisconsin, and the Export-Import Bank Trade Finance School in Washington, D.C., and has a Masters degree in Banking from the LSU-Sheshunoff Graduate School of Banking.

He currently sits on several Boards including the Corporate Finance Council, where he is currently the Chair, and St. Madeleine – Sophie's Center, where he serves as Treasurer. He is also a member of the Nice Guys and the Family Business Roundtable. In addition, he has been appointed to the City of San Diego Funds Commission by Mayor Sanders and is currently serving as Chair of the Commission.

First Business Bank is exclusively focused on serving the special needs of professionals and small and medium-sized enterprises. Established in 2001, First Business Bank is dedicated to providing business professionals with simple, fast and effective solutions. Experienced bankers deliver highly tailored financial solutions while providing customers with educational and networking opportunities. For more information, contact First Business Bank at (858) 847-4780 or visit the company's website at www.fbbank.com.

SOURCE First Business Bank