First Commerce Bancorp, Inc. and First Commerce Bank announced that each of their boards of directors has appointed the following current directors into the positions listed below, effective immediately: Thomas Bovino, Chairman, Abraham Penzer, Vice Chairman, Michael Merkin, Corporate Secretary. Mr. Bovino has been a member of the board since 2010 and previously served as corporate secretary of the board. Mr. Penzer has been a member of the board since 2010 and is continuing to serve as Vice Chairman of the board.

Mr. Merkin has been a member of the board since 2010 and previously served as a director of the board.