Community Valley Bank, a publicly traded bank still in a De Novo status (CMUV), announced a reorganization of the bank's Board of Directors effective Tuesday, May 11, 2010.

Jon Edney, Vice-Chairman, has been elected Chairman of the Board while Thomas Topuzes, who served as Chairman, will now act in the capacity of both Vice-Chairman of the Board and Chairman of the Audit and Regulatory Compliance Committee.

"There is no question that the regulatory environment is changing. Both the Department of Financial Institutions and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation are enacting new policies on almost a daily basis. Our Board felt it was necessary to ask the most experienced banking professional within our team, Mr. Topuzes, to head up the Audit and Regulatory Compliance Committees,? noted President and Chief Executive Officer Robert "Bob" Hahn.

?Jon Edney is stepping into familiar territory as he has effectively led Boards of small and large organizations. We are confident he will successfully guide the Board both in policy and strategic planning,? Hahn added. In response, Edney said, "As a community bank in only its third year of operation, we have made great strides in building goodwill within the Imperial Valley. I hope to help lead our team through a successful year of continuing to build our brand and balance sheet."

Please direct all investor related inquiries to Community Valley Bank's Investor Relations Officer, Diana S. Alvarez at 760-352-1889.

About Community Valley Bank: Community Valley Bank (www.yourcvb.com) is the Imperial Valley's ONLY locally owned and locally headquartered bank. CVB was chartered as a state bank for Imperial Valley businesses on October 1, 2007, and now has two locations, 203 S. Imperial Avenue in El Centro and 310 Main Street in Brawley, California. Community Valley Bank is a publicly traded company under the symbol CMUV.

Please Note: Certain statements in this release, including statements regarding the anticipated development and expansion of the Bank's business, and the intent, belief or current expectations of the 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. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, risks related to raising additional capital, the local and national economy, the Bank's performance and implementation of its business plans, loan performance, interest rates, and regulatory matters.

Community Valley Bank
Robert ?Bob? Hahn, President and CEO
760-352-1889
mediarelations@yourcvb.com