U.S. Century Bank announced that Benigno Pazos has joined the bank and will if approved by federal and state regulatory authorities serve as Chief Credit Officer. With more than 34 yearsrsqu; experience in the banking industry Pazos upon regulatory approval will be responsible for managing the bankrsquo;s credit analysis and all credit risk management functions. Prior to joining U.S. Century Bank Pazos was the Chief Credit Officer at TotalBank where he also served on the Board of Directors.nbsp; During his 15-year tenure at TotalBank Pazos also led a corporate loan production unit organized and directed the Debt Restructuring Division and served on various committees including the bankrsquo;s Executive ALCO BSA Audit and Loan Committees.

Pazosrsquo; years of banking experience include loan production and sales positions from 1987 to 2001 with Ocean Bank as well as positions in retail services and lending with Republic National Bank from 1981 to 1987.