MASTER BANKER JEFFREY BALL

Jeffrey K. Ball is the Founder of Friendly Hills Bank in Whittier where he currently serves as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director. Mr. Ball is a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors of the American Bankers Association where he serves as Vice Chairman of their Government Relations Council Administrative Committee and was a member of their Grassroots Committee. He is a past Chairman of the California Bankers Association where he currently serves on the Board of Directors and is Chairman of their Federal Government Relations Committee.

Mr. Ball is deeply involved in financial reform and has expertise in the various proposals for tax relief now being floated around Washington D.C.