DETROIT, Aug. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Comerica Bank today announced the appointment of Jay Barker as vice president and regional sales manager of its Financial Institutions Group. He reports to Chris Georvassilis, Comerica's first vice president and manager of the Financial Institutions Group.

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In his new role, Barker will be responsible for growing Comerica's Financial Institution Group client base across a market encompassing the eastern United States. He will offer traditional correspondent services (lending, treasury), as well as image cash letter and enhanced wholesale image item processing services.

"Jay's experience spans more than 20 years in the financial industry, and is complemented by his successful business development and relationship management skills," said Georvassilis. "His industry knowledge in electronic payment processing and proven leadership abilities will play a significant role in our efforts to increase our Financial Institution Group opportunities across the eastern portion of the United States."

Prior to joining Comerica, Barker served as vice president and relationship manager in KeyBanks' Financial Institutions unit. He has also held national business development payment processing roles with Fifth Third Banks' Processing Solutions and NOVA Information Systems.

Barker is involved in community activities, a practice he says he will continue at Comerica. Among other involvements, he serves as Chairman of the Energy Cooperative Round-Up Foundation. Funded by donations from members of the Energy Cooperative, the Foundation benefits individuals and organizations across Ohio. Jay lives with his wife, Beth, and their son, Spencer, in Granville, Ohio.

  Barker can be reached at jbarker@comerica.com.

  About Comerica Bank

Comerica Bank is a subsidiary of Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA), a Fortune 500 financial services company strategically aligned into three major business segments: the Business Bank, the Retail Bank, and Wealth & Institutional Management. Comerica focuses on relationships and helping businesses and people be successful. Comerica Bank locations can be found in Michigan, California, Texas, Florida and Arizona, with select businesses operating in several other states, Canada and Mexico. Comerica reported total assets of $58.6 billion at June 30, 2007. For more information, go to http://www.comerica.com/.

SOURCE: Comerica Bank

CONTACT: Wayne Mielke of Comerica Bank, +1-313-222-4732

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