FREMONT, California - December 16, 2005 - Fremont Bank is pleased to announce that Dennis Dolley has been appointed Relationship Officer of its Carmel branch effective immediately.

As Relationship Officer, Dolley is responsible for external business development and sales with a special focus on business and consumer deposits and loan sales. Dolley has 30 years of experience in the Financial Services Industry. In addition to his banking background, he has extensive knowledge and experience in the investment arena.

"We are very fortunate to have him," said Fremont Bank Regional Manager Catherine Ennis. "He has many years of banking experience and will be a great addition to our team."

Dolley is involved in several charitable organizations as well as being a member of the Board of Directors of the Food Bank for Monterey County.

A native of Calaveras County, Dolley and his wife Diana have lived on the Monterey Peninsula for the last six years. They have three children; Craig who lives with his wife Amy and three children in El Dorado Hills; Corey who lives in Irvine; and Cristin who lives in Alameda.

Fremont Bank's Carmel branch is located at 26356 Carmel Rancho Lane, call (831) 622-2990 for more information.

About Fremont Bank
Fremont Bank and its divisions are committed to providing its communities with high-quality, personalized banking services in convenient neighborhood locations. Fremont Bank has built a reputation as one of the most progressive community banks in California.

Fremont Bank was founded in 1964 on the cornerstone value that continues to fuel its success today: fast, friendly, honest service. Customers can still count on receiving this exceptional level of service - a rarity in today's marketplace. For more information, call (800) 743-INFO.

Press Contacts:
Laura Owen
Public Relations, Fremont Bank
Phone: (800) 743-INFO
Email: PublicRelations@fremontbank.com