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Jason K. Kim was promoted to Chief Credit Officer of Center Financial Corporation in April 2007. Having served as Senior Vice President and Manager of Center Bank’s SBA Department since 1991 Mr. Kim was instrumental to the company’s strategic planning and establishment of nine out-of-state loan production offices. Under his tenure Center Bank’s SBA Department experienced significant growth in its loan portfolio while maintaining exceptional credit quality contributing to the company’s receipt of the Lender of the Year Award by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in 2006. In addition to receiving congratulations personally by President George W. Bush Mr. Kim was one of 10 national lenders invited to participate in a special advisory session in January 2007 with the chief administrator of the SBA discussing current issues and trends in the commercial lending market. | 