LAKEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 6, 2011 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Solera National Bancorp, Inc. (OTCBB:SLRK), the holding company for Solera National Bank, today announced that Rodney D. Chavez has joined Solera National Bank as the Bank's Vice President of Business Banking, effective August 29, 2011.
Chavez is an 18-year veteran in business development and origination of commercial loans with U.S. Bank, PNC Bank, Wachovia and GE Capital. Chavez will be responsible for developing new business in the Denver Metro area and Colorado. Solera National Bank offers a full spectrum of commercial loans which includes SBA 504, 7(a), CRE, C&I and consumer lending.
"Rodney is an outstanding addition to our growing team of commercial lending professionals who are committed to providing small business owners with personalized service and competitive financing options," said Doug Crichfield, President and Chief Executive Officer. "His demonstrated abilities in business development, and adding value to business clients, will be a great asset to our bank."
"Our strategy is to develop business relationships, with a primary focus in prospecting new business customers to the bank, and provide a variety of commercial loans to small business owners," Crichfield added. "Our success is driven by providing fast and consistent turn-around in a professional manner."
About Solera National Bancorp, Inc.
Solera National Bancorp, Inc. was incorporated in 2006 to organize and serve as the holding Company for Solera National Bank which opened for business on September 10, 2007. Solera National Bank is a traditional, community, commercial bank with a specialized focus serving the Hispanic market. It prides itself in delivering personalized customer service — welcoming, inclusive and respectful — combined with leading-edge banking capabilities. The Bank is also actively involved in the community in which it serves. For more information, visit http://www.solerabank.com.