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Liberty Bank, N.A. elects two new Directors

The election took place at the bank's Annual Meeting of Shareholders held on June 19, 2007, announced William A. Valerian, Chairman of the Board & Chief Executive Officer of Liberty Bank, N.A. The directors will serve until the bank's 2008 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

"Jerry and Ralph are two solid individuals and businessmen who will have an immediate and positive impact on our Bank," said Valerian.

Jerry G. Kysela has been Resident Managing Director of Cleveland-based Aon Risk Services, Inc., a global risk management, commercial insurance and employee benefits firm, since 2003. He is responsible for client service and business development in the Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown and Columbus offices. He joined Aon in 1991. Mr. Kysela is involved with the Achievement Centers for Children, Cleveland Central Catholic High School, United Way Services, Nancy Theiling Thurma Memorial Scholarship and Leadership Cleveland.

Ralph R. Razinger has been CEO of Twinsburg-based CABMAT, LLC, a processor and distributor of non-ferrous metals since 2006 when he founded the firm. He has over 25 years experience in the non-ferrous metals industry. Mr. Razinger is also a partner in RDR Development Group, LLC, which develops commercial and residential properties in both Ohio and Florida, and a partner in R&J Development, which builds custom homes in Northeastern Ohio. Prior to starting CABMAT, LLC, he was the CEO and a founding partner of Conversion Resources, Inc., a leading company in the North American Copper Industry from 1986 until its sale to PSC in 1997. After the sale, Mr. Razinger was under contract with PSC until 1999. He is a former director of the American Copper Council and currently serves on the boards of Bestway Systems Inc. and RLW Inc.

With branch offices in Beachwood, Solon and Twinsburg, the community bank serves local consumers and privately held businesses with sales of up to $25 million. The company specializes in providing innovative financing and cash management services together with competitive rates and personalized customer service.

About Liberty Bank, N.A.
Founded in 1990, Liberty Bank, N.A. is a full-service community financial institution with assets of $195.8 million as of June 30, 2007. With branch offices in Beachwood, Solon and Twinsburg, the independently owned bank serves local consumers and privately held businesses with sales of up to $25 million. Liberty Bank specializes in providing innovative financing and cash management services for commercial customers together with competitive rates and a high level of personalized customer service.

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