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James G. Ochsner Named Chief Credit Officer at Pentech Financial Services, Inc.

Campbell, CA – April 11, 2005

Pentech Financial Services’ President and CEO Benjamin E. Millerbis recently announced the appointment of James G. Ochsner as Chief Credit Officer.  Ochsner will have responsibility for all credit policy, corporate wide, including the Commercial Sales Group, Intermediary Markets, and Pentech Funding Services,   He will be headquartered at the company’s corporate office in Campbell, CA.

“Jim brings a degree of professionalism and experience to the company that exemplifies the type of management Pentech requires during this period of rapid expansion,” noted Millerbis.  “His understanding of commercial credit and twenty-five years of banking experience make him a welcome addition to our staff at just the right point in our company’s growth.”

Ochsner started his banking career with Bank of America.  He held numerous executive positions during his 14 years with the company and was responsible for the development a new business division responsible for sales and marketing of business products and services to small businesses throughout California. 

Following Bank of America, Ochsner held several senior positions within the banking industry.  Prior to joining Pentech he served as President and Chief Operating Officer at eosbank in San Mateo, CA.  He holds a Masters of Business Administration in Finance from the University of California, Berkeley and a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from the University of Washington.

About Pentech Financial Services, Inc.

Founded in 1978, Pentech Financial Services specializes in providing value-added financial solutions to a wide range of business and industry groups with a primary focus on commercial lending.  From its corporate office in Silicon Valley, it has served this market for more than two decades and provided well over a billion dollars in debt and lease financing.

Corporate Contacts:

Benjamin E. Millerbis, President & CEO, Pentech Financial Services, Inc.   408.879.2200

Press Contact:

Brad Brisbin, Vice President – Marketing, Pentech Financial Services, Inc.  408.879.2200 - brad@pentechfinancial.com