IRVINE, CA--(Marketwired - Jun 30, 2016) - Plaza Bancorp and Plaza Bank (OTCBB: PLZZ) (the "Bank") is pleased to announce it has appointed Rick Sowers to the new position of Chief Operating Officer, where he is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing all day-to-day operational activities of the bank, under the direction of President and CEO Gene Galloway. All executive vice presidents at Plaza Bank will now report to Mr. Sowers.