SANTA ROSA, Calif., Aug. 3, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Summit State Bank (Nasdaq:SSBI) appointed Jim Brush to its Board of Directors. Founded in 1984, Summit State Bank has grown to become Sonoma County's top rated bank by Bauer Financial, with branches in Healdsburg, Petaluma, Rohnert Park, and two locations in Santa Rosa.
"We are excited to welcome Mr. Brush as a member of our Board of Directors. His commitment to community and strong business background mirror much of Summit State Bank's vision and culture. Especially with the opening of our new Healdsburg branch, Mr. Brush's Board presence is an important part in continuing to serve our customers and community with the highest service standards," stated John Lewis, Summit State Bank's Chairman of the Board.
Current resident of Healdsburg for over 25 years, Jim Brush is extensively engaged in the Healdsburg community, including his past service on the boards for the Healdsburg Educational Foundation, Healdsburg Rotary Club, Healdsburg Museum and Historical Society, and the Healdsburg Arts Council. He is also a current member of the Healdsburg Planning Commission, the Healdsburg Green City Committee, the Healdsburg Boosters Club, as well as the Sonoma County Assessor's Appeals Board.
He has been married to his wife for 27 years, and they have three children.
About Summit State Bank: Summit State Bank has total assets of $356 million and total equity of $56 million at June 30, 2009. Headquartered in Sonoma County, the Bank provides diverse financial products and services throughout Sonoma, Napa, San Francisco, and Marin Counties. Summit State Bank has received Bauer Financial's highest bank rating of 5-Star Superior, and its stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol SSBI. Further information can be found at www.SummitStateBank.com.