LOS ANGELES, July 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Comerica Bank today announced the appointment of 25-year veteran banker Charles E. Pohl to head the bank's Financial Services Division.

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Pohl begins his duties immediately as an executive vice president and manager of the Financial Services Division, replacing James Daley, who resigned last week. Pohl moves to the division's offices in El Segundo from Costa Mesa, where he had directed Middle Market Banking for Comerica for Orange and San Diego counties as a senior vice president. He will report to J. Michael Fulton, president and chief executive officer of Comerica Bank's Western Market, which includes California and Arizona.

"Chuck's broad national experience with large public companies in our U.S. Banking division, combined with his proven leadership skills in setting up offices for Comerica in Las Vegas and Irvine, provide an ideal combination for this important nationwide business unit based here in Southern California," Fulton said.

"We are a leader in the financial services business, with the experienced staff, strong corporate support and the technology to meet the unique needs of our customers. We focus on relationships, and we have demonstrated the ability to provide the products and services required by our customers," Fulton said. "Based on his years of experience, Chuck is the best person to lead this division."

Pohl, who holds bachelor's and MBA degrees from Tulane University, lives in Coto de Caza in Orange County, where he has worked for 10 years. A Philadelphia native, he began his Comerica career 25 years ago in Detroit.

Comerica Bank's Financial Services Division is based in El Segundo, Calif., with additional offices in Northern California, Arizona, Colorado, Michigan, and Texas. The division offers escrow, depository and disbursement services, credit products, and custom balance options nationwide. These products and services are created especially for specific industries, including title and escrow companies, association banking, labor management, and custom non-real estate escrow firms.

About Comerica Bank

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 & Personal Financial Services, and Wealth & Institutional Management. Comerica focuses on relationships, and helping businesses and people be successful. Comerica Inc. reported total assets of $54.7 billion at June 30, 2005.

For more information, visit http://www.comerica.com/ .

SOURCE: Comerica Bank

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