Investor Relations November 30, 2001 For Immediate Release Contact: Tom Austerman, President Phone: (812) 962-2265 Steve Walker, VP Commercial Lending Fax: (812) 962-1383 Walker Assumes Duties as Bank's Commercial Lender Evansville, IN - Steve Walker has accepted the position of Vice President of Commercial Lending at Bank of Evansville. With this position, Walker is responsible for all credit decisions for commercial banking accounts and lending requests "I've had the pleasure of working with the Bank of Evansville since before it's opening," said Walker, who joined the organization effort in October of 2000. "It's been one of the most rewarding experiences of my life to see this project to fruition. We're now a very well-oiled machine and are serving customers of all types from the Evansville community." Walker has served the Evansville banking community for 13 years, and prior to starting with Bank of Evansville he also served Citizens Bank, United Fidelity Bank and National City Bank. He received a degree in finance and economics at USI, and completed his MBA at the University of Evansville. Walker currently serves on the Evansville ARC Foundation Board, Catholic Education Foundation, and the Friends and Alumni of Reitz Memorial High School Board. Bank of Evansville, the area's newest community bank, opened its doors to the public on July 2, 2001. After its first quarter of operation, BofE reported $48.0 million in assets. The full-service bank focuses on quality service and superior banking products for Evansville area businesses and consumers.