CHULA VISTA, Calif., April 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Vibra Bank (OTCBB: VBBK) announced today the appointment of Pablo Becker as Senior Vice President, and Isaac Modiano as First Vice President.  The pair will serve as Customer Relationship Managers for the bank.

Mssrs. Becker and Modiano joined Vibra Bank after a successful twelve years heading up the private banking team at the Chula Vista office of Banco Popular, which they opened in 1999.  Prior to his position at Banco Popular, Mr. Modiano held the position of Personal Banking Manager with Wells Fargo, and was previously active in the mortgage lending business.  He earned a MBA with an emphasis in Finance from Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara, Guadalajara, Mexico.  Mr. Becker's experience prior to Banco Popular is extensive, and includes positions with Wells Fargo, Coutts & Company, and Bank of America.  He holds a Master's degree in Economics from Universidad Autonoma de Mexico.  

"The addition of high-caliber individuals such as Pablo and Isaac to the Vibra Bank team is very exciting," said Vibra Bank President and CEO Scott Parker.  "Both bring with them many years of local banking experience and a commitment to a high level of customer service, matching Vibra Bank's goal of providing excellent service to its customers and helping them move forward with their business and financial plans."

About Vibra Bank:

Vibra Bank was founded in July, 2008 as a bi-cultural community bank serving all of San Diego County. At Vibra Bank, our desire is to empower and inspire our customers to reach their goals and full potential with the support of the Bank's resources and our commitment to building quality relationships.  We offer customers a wide range of services including online banking, remote deposit processing and a full range of loan products, including SBA loans, with a focus on loans to businesses and business owners.  

Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the anticipated development and expansion of Vibra Bank's business, and the intent, belief or current expectations of Vibra Bank, its directors or its officers, are "forward-looking" statements (as such term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995).  Because such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.  These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to the local and national economy, Vibra Bank's performance and implementation of its business plans, loan performance, interest rates, and regulatory matters.

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