FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 31, 2008

NFL Teams Up With Hispanic Bank, Sonoran Bank, For Super Bowl XLII

PHOENIX- Sonoran Bank, N.A. has been chosen as the bank to receive deposits for the NFL and its affiliates during Super Bowl XLII in Arizona. Sonoran Bank was selected as part of an ongoing effort by the NFL to get minority-focused businesses involved in the Super Bowl and related events that will take place this week.

"We are both honored and thrilled that the NFL has chosen to work with us," said Sonoran Bank President Jim Vigars. "It is undeniable the positive impact an event of this caliber can have on some of the overlooked communities in Arizona. We are pleased to be one of the organizations helping to make that happen."

Based on a foundation of relationship banking, Sonoran Bank, N.A., serves emerging and existing Hispanic and Non-Hispanic businesses (for profit and not for profit). Sonoran Bank specializes in commercial banking services for small to medium sized businesses. With a mission to value and respect its customers and employees, Sonoran Bank provides each customer with superior service that creates trust and focuses on total financial relationships.

For more information about Sonoran Bank, N.A., please contact Tracey Lewis at (480) 706-6880 ext. 128.