Francis X. Connors Joins First Priority Bank as Senior Vice President

Malvern, PA – January 10, 2010 - Francis X. Connors has joined First Priority Bank of Malvern, PA as a Senior Vice President and Relationship Manager. Connors brings with him more than 22 years of experience in the banking industry, combining expertise in personal and commercial lending. Connors was previously a Senior Relationship Manager with Sovereign Bank’s Private Banking Division in Philadelphia. His duties at Sovereign included building the Private Banking customer base as well as managing existing relationships.

“Francis is a superb banker and we are delighted to have him join our experienced lending team,” said David E. Sparks, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of First Priority Bank. “His expertise in relationship banking and his knowledge of the Philadelphia market as well as the surrounding counties will be a strong asset in the Bank’s continuing growth and development.”

Connors is involved in local politics in Delaware County. He is a former softball coach and general manager for the Brandywine Youth Group in Concord Township, Delaware County. He holds a degree from Widener University and an MBA from Wilmington University. Residing in Glen Mills with his wife, he has two grown children.

About First Priority Bank

First Priority Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of First Priority Financial Corp., is a Pennsylvania state-chartered, FDIC insured, full service bank offering a broad range of personal and corporate banking products and services. First Priority Bank is headquartered in the Great Valley Corporate Center in Malvern, PA, and has branches in Blue Bell, Newtown, Pipersville and Wyomissing, PA. At June 30, 2009, First Priority Bank had total assets of approximately $225 million. For more information, visit www.fpbk.com or call 610-280-7100.

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