Bank of Commerce Names Stuart Hester Chief Credit OfficerJune 1, 2011, Charlotte, NC -- Charlotte-based Bank of Commerce has named Stuart Hester to the position of Chief Credit Officer. The 1989 Elon College graduate joined Bank of Commerce in 2005 as Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer, and most recently held the position of Commercial Banking Manager.

Prior to joining the Bank of Commerce, he served as a commercial banking officer at

First Community Bank and also worked for First Commerce Bank. Hester has 21 years of banking experience, mainly in the Triad and Charlotte Metro areas.

Bank of Commerce serves the needs of independently owned businesses in the Charlotte, N.C. area. From a midtown Charlotte office at 100 Queens Road, we offer guidance to clients from experienced loan officers, in addition to start-up financing and other banking products, services and information.

Online banking, courier service and extended deposit hours are additional hallmarks of the Bank of Commerce. The Bank's common stock is quoted in the over-the-counter market through the OTC Bulletin Board under the symbol “BONC.OB.” For additional information, contact Bank of Commerce Headquarters, 100 Queens Road, Charlotte, N.C. (telephone 704-971-7000) or visit www.BankofCommerceNC.com.

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