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1st Capital Bank Announces: Eric Mendelson Appointed as Senior Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager

MONTEREY, CA--(Marketwired - Apr 24, 2014) - 1st Capital Bank (OTCQB: FISB) ("Bank") today announced the appointment of Eric Mendelson as Senior Vice President and Senior Relationship Manager. Mr. Mendelson is responsible for developing and managing client relationships with local businesses and professionals. Mr. Mendelson is located in the Bank's Salinas banking office.

Mr. Mendelson has previously worked in a variety of lending and client relationship capacities at major national and community banks serving clients along the Central Coast. He has also held senior financial management positions with companies in other industries, most recently as Controller for New Leaf Community Markets. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Psychology from the University California at Santa Cruz. He has been involved with many local community organizations over the years, including Jacob's Heart Children's Cancer Association, Shakespeare Santa Cruz, and the Community Foundation of Santa Cruz County.

Commenting on the appointment, Mark Andino, the Bank's President and Chief Executive Officer, stated: "We are very pleased to have Eric join our team. Eric specializes in business planning and cash flow management for both early stage and more mature companies. His knowledge of our local community and his dedication to exceptional personal service will be great assets to our clients."

To contact Eric, please call him directly at (831) 540-4085, email Eric.Mendelson@1stCapitalBank.com, or visit the Bank's Salinas office located at 1097 South Main Street.

About 1st Capital Bank

The Bank's target markets are commercial enterprises, professionals, real estate investors, family business entities, and residents along the Central Coast Region of California. The Bank provides a wide range of credit products. A comprehensive suite of deposit accounts is also furnished, complemented by robust cash management services. The Bank operates full service branch offices in Monterey, Salinas, and King City. The Bank's corporate offices are located at 5 Harris Court, Building N, Suite 3, Monterey, California 93940. The Bank's website is www.1stCapitalBank.com and the main telephone number is 831.264.4000.

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Forward-Looking Statements

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This news release is available at the www.1stCapitalBank.com Internet site for no charge.

For further information, please contact: Mark R. Andino President and Chief Executive Officer 831.264.4028 office 831.915.6498 cellular Mark.Andino@1stCapitalBank.com