SAN JOSE, CA--(Marketwired - Aug 26, 2014) - Focus Business Bank (OTCQB: FCSB) announced that Kelly Swanson has joined the Bank as vice president and manager of the Bank's cash management department. This announcement was made by Teresa Powell, executive vice president of Focus Business Bank. Ms. Swanson will consult and advise on cash management, remote banking and deposit services for the bank's business, homeowner association (HOA) and nonprofit clients.

"Kelly is a terrific addition to our team," stated Powell. "Her decision to join Focus Business Bank provides us with the experience and leadership needed to ensure we are meeting the cash management and online banking needs of our business clients. Her client centric approach complements our existing philosophy to provide solutions based cash management recommendations to our clients by a team of highly responsive banking professionals."

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Richard Conniff stated, "Our mission is to provide our clients with the best in financial services through the consultative efforts of highly trained and experienced bankers. The addition of Ms. Swanson, who has over 25 years of commercial banking and cash management experience with a large regional bank, will enhance and expand our cash management capabilities. Efficient cash flow management is vital to our business clients and we are committed to providing them with the tools and expertise necessary for optimal performance."

Prior to Focus Business Bank, Swanson was vice president, treasury management relationship specialist manager with Comerica Bank, responsible for a team of cash management specialists. Her day to day responsibility was to provide clients with solutions to effectively manage their cash flow as well as tools to safeguard their business from fraudulent financial activity.