Message #5 From:
TheMachine Date: April 4, 2009 02:09:15 AM
GBFL Stock News : Jean Sloan Promoted at Great Basin Bank of Nevada
Terry R. Sullivan, Chairman of the Board and President/Chief Executive
Officer for Great Basin Bank, announced the promotion of Jean Sloan to
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. Sullivan said, “We
are very pleased to promote from within our dedicated and knowledgeable
staff at Great Basin Bank. The promotion was brought on to recognize her
expertise in the banking industry, and her extensive experience and
excellent skills in our industry have helped develop Great Basin Bank of
Nevada to become the 'Premier Independent Community Bank in Northern
Nevada.'”
Sloan joined the staff of Great Basin Bank in 1994, serving in several
positions including Financial Control Specialist, Financial Officer,
Controller, Assistant Vice President Controller, Vice
President/Controller, and Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer. Sloan also serves as the Secretary of the Board of Great Basin
Financial Corporation (OTCBB: GBFL). Sloan describes her job “Outstanding,”
and she comments, “It is a pleasure to work at
Great Basin Bank and a pleasure to serve our local community.”
Sloan has over 30 years in business administration including serving as
Office Manager of the Great Basin College, formerly known as
Northeastern Nevada Community College Foundation, for several years
before joining the bank’s staff. She has
earned three associate degrees in Science, Arts, and an Applied Science
in Business from Great Basin College. She earned her Bachelor's Degree
in Business Administration with a minor in finance from the University
of Nevada Reno. She received her Master's in Business Administration
with Beta Gamma Sigma honors from the University of Nevada Reno in 1999.
She graduated from Pacific Coast Banking School with her graduate degree
in banking in 2004. Sloan is an active member in the Elko Desert Sunrise
Rotary Club.
Great Basin Bank of Nevada is a FDIC insured and an equal opportunity
lender. Its parent company, Great Basin Financial Corporation, is listed
over the OTC BB market at ticker symbol GBFL. More information on Great
Basin Bank of Nevada can be found at www.greatbasinbank.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements relating to
operations, product features and benefits, market penetration and market
strategies. Such statements are made based on management’s
beliefs as well as assumptions made by, and information currently
available to, management, pursuant to “safe
harbor” provisions of the Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. While these statements reflect our best
judgment, they are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause a
change in focus and direction.
Great Basin Bank of Nevada Mark Smith, Sales & Marketing Manager,
775-748-4433
