Community Bank Announces Key Hire: J. Duncan Smith, EVP, Chief Financial Officer

Over the past few years, Community Bank has made several changes to its Executive Team designed to position the Bank for successful, prudent growth over the upcoming years.

To that end, Community Bank has hired J. Duncan Smith, CPA as Chief Financial Officer and Executive Vice President. Duncan adds significant experience to the Bank’s financial staff in areas such as mergers and acquisitions, capital markets and process management. In addition, Mr. Smith brings experience in conducting the financial affairs of a public company including shareholder relations, SEC relations and the stringent financial and reporting requirements.

Over the past thirty plus years, Duncan has gained valuable and practical experience in banking and financial services companies. Duncan started his career in public accounting, became a CPA and worked for several notable firms including Ernst and Young and Grant Thornton where his clients included financial institutions. Duncan went on to become the Chief Financial Officer of several Philadelphia area financial institutions including Bryn Mawr Bank Corporation (NASDAQ – BMTC), First Chester County Corporation and Security First Bank.

David Misch, CEO, commented on his new CFO by saying, “Duncan has had a successful banking career and we are delighted to have him as a member of our Executive Team. I am certain he will contribute in a very substantive way to the Bank.”

About Community Bank

Community Bank is an independent and family-owned regional bank with assets of $3.7 billion and 17 locations throughout Southern California. Founded in 1945, Community Bank utilizes its experience, suite of financial services and unique Partnership Banking® approach to help its clients grow and succeed. For more information on Community Bank, log on to www.CBank.com. Member FDIC.