H.R. Brereton (Gubby) Barlow Joins First Sound Bank Board of Directors

SEATTLE, Feb. 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- First Sound Bank (OTCBB; FSWA) today announced that Gubby Barlow will join its board of directors. "We couldn't be more honored and pleased that Mr. Barlow will join our board," said First Sound Bank Chairman and CEO Pat Fahey. "His financial expertise and extensive executive experience will be a great asset going forward."

Barlow recently retired as CEO of Premera Blue Cross (headquartered in Mountlake Terrace, Washington) after 17 years with the company, where he first served as chief operating officer and executive vice president. He began his career with Deloitte & Touche in Cape Town, South Africa in 1973, was named a partner in 1982, and five years later transferred to the company's Los Angeles office. In 1991, Barlow joined Health Net in Woodland Hills, California, where he held several finance positions, including senior vice president and chief financial officer. Prior to joining Premera Blue Cross, he also served two years as senior vice president and chief financial officer at AHI Healthcare Systems, Inc. in Downey, California.

Widely respected for his community service and civic involvement, Barlow received the American Jewish Committee's prestigious Human Relations Award in 2011. In addition to chairing numerous non-profit fundraising campaigns for local organizations—including the American Heart Association, March of Dimes, United Way of Snohomish County and the American Diabetes Association—Barlow has devoted his time to serving on several health care industry boards, as well as on the advisory boards of the University of Washington's schools of business and nursing.  He currently serves on the board of directors for the Implantable Provider Group.

Barlow graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Commerce degree in economics, a Master of Business Administration degree in finance, and several outstanding academic awards. He also is a graduate of both the Executive Program in Management and the Advanced Executive Program at the University of California in Los Angeles.

About First Sound Bank

Seattle-based First Sound Bank offers customized banking for small- to medium-sized businesses, organizations, not-for-profits and professionals in the Puget Sound region. The Bank is committed to delivering personalized service, convenient access and competitive rates to support the needs of the business community. First Sound Bank offers online banking at www.firstsoundbank.com plus an expansive array of cash management services, as well as ATM banking throughout the country and abroad.

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