Bryan Pennington Joins CapStone Bank Lending Team

Raleigh, NC, August 31, 2007 --(PR.com)-- D. Brent Gore, Senior Vice President and Chief Lending Officer of CapStone Bank, announced Bryan Pennington has joined the lending team at CapStone Bank as Senior Vice President and Commercial Relationship Manager.

“Bryan joins CapStone with an extensive background in banking including leadership roles in the areas of commercial lending and business development,” said Gore. “His experience in the Triangle market, along with his business development ability and strong analytical skills will be an asset in his new role.”

Prior to joining CapStone, Pennington served as Triangle Regional Banking Manager for Southern Community Bank. Following graduation from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1987, he held various positions at Wachovia Bank and First Citizens Bank. A lifelong resident of Raleigh, NC, Pennington is actively involved in the community.

About CapStone Bank:
CapStone Bank is a commercially-oriented bank that provides a full range of commercial banking services with a special focus on serving the needs of small to mid-size businesses. CapStone Bank’s business efforts center on quality small-business relationships, commercial real estate lending, and personal banking business, all provided with an unprecedented level of “high-touch” service. Our lending services, remote deposit service, and other conveniences will make a CapStone banking relationship as customer-friendly as it is rewarding. For more information, visit www.capstonebank.com.

Contact: D. Brent Gore
Title: SVP/Chief Lending Officer
Company: CapStone Bank
Phone: (919) 256-6806
E-mail: bgore@capstonebank.com

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