Paragon National Bank Announces Addition of Senior Commercial Real Estate Lender

MEMPHIS, Tenn. [April 23, 2007] - Paragon National Bank announced that Tanya Novarese has joined their team as Senior Vice President of Commercial Real Estate Lending.

“We are excited to have Tanya join Paragon,” said Robert Shaw, President and CEO of Paragon. “She has a reputation for providing exceptional customer service. She brings a loyal customer following and great technical skills. We are pleased she is joining our team of experienced bankers.”

Novarese comes to Paragon from First Tennessee where she was for over seventeen years.

Paragon National Bank is one of the Memphis region’s newest full-service banks. Paragon provides small and mid-sized businesses, their owners and executives with a complete package of business banking solutions delivered online and in person. Organizing at a time when large and distant banks have taken over familiar Memphis institutions, Paragon enjoys the distinction of local ownership, authentic community engagement, and a rapidly expanding staff of experienced banking professionals.

For more information about Paragon National Bank, please call (901) 273-2900 or visit us online at www.bankparagon.com.