Phyllis Nomura Joins First Sound Bank As Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

SEATTLE, Aug. 22, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Phyllis Nomura has joined First Sound Bank (OTCBB: FSWA) as executive vice president and chief financial officer.  Having most recently served as executive vice president and chief financial officer for Core Business Bank, she brings to First Sound significant regulatory, accounting, finance and management experience in banking, investments and finance.

Nomura began her career in 1994 with Deloitte, where she rose to senior manager and spent ten years as an auditor in public accounting before joining the banking sector.  Over the succeeding years, Nomura served in various accounting and finance, operations and regulatory leadership roles for First Security Bank of Washington, Viking Bank, Washington Mutual and Core Business Bank.

Nomura, who is a 1991 graduate of Grand Valley State University with a BBA in Accounting, is a Certified Public Accountant and a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Washington Bankers Association CFO Committee.  A current board member of WestSide Baby, serving on both its Finance and Development committees, Nomura is also a past board member, president and treasurer of ArtsWest and a United Way and Seattle Aquarium volunteer.

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 banking network in the western U.S., as well as ATM banking throughout the country and abroad.

SOURCE First Sound Bank