SAN JOSE/November 16, 2004 - Comerica Bank has named Vartouhi ("Susie") Kazarian branch manager of its new branch in Studio City, Calif.

Kazarian is a 14-year Comerica veteran who is moving from her position as branch manager of the bank’s Westwood branch.

Her 18-year banking career includes responsibilities in entertainment, personal finance and business banking.

Kazarian is a member of the Studio City Chamber of Commerce.

The Studio City branch of Comerica Bank at 12050 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, opened to customers earlier this month, and will be formally opened in ribbon-cutting ceremonies on Thursday, Nov. 18.

The branch is the third Comerica site to open in Southern California this year, following the opening of new branches in Pasadena and Huntington Beach last month. A Brentwood branch is to open in 2005.

About Comerica Bank

The Western Division of Comerica Bank includes 44 branch offices in key California markets, including San Francisco, San Jose, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Diego, Fresno, Sacramento and Santa Cruz /Monterey, with a regional office in Phoenix, Ariz. Comerica Bank is a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA), a financial services company headquartered in Detroit, strategically aligned into the Business Bank, Small Business and Personal Financial Services, and Wealth and Institutional Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping businesses and people be successful. Comerica Incorporated reported total assets of $53 billion at Sept. 30, 2004.

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