September 10, 2003

Central Bank names Kevin Stortzum Senior Vice President

Central Bank chairman, president and CEO, Luther Deaton Jr., has announced the promotion of R. Kevin Stortzum, senior vice president-wealth management group.

Mr. Stortzum joined Central Bank in 1994 trust investment officer having worked in banking since 1986 with banks in Illinois, Pennsylvania and North Carolina. Mr. Stortzum's daily activities include managing the investments for the trust department.

A native of Effingham, Illinois, Stortzum graduated from the Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance. He later received his masters degree in Finance from the University of Illinois. Furthermore, Mr. Stortzum received the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 1993.

Kevin lives in Lexington.

Central Bank is a subsidiary of Central Bancshares, Inc. which operates a total of 19 full service banking centers, 25 ATMs, a mortgage office and insurance agency in Clark, Fayette, Jessamine, Scott and Bath counties. As of June 30, 2003, Central Bancshares' total assets were $1.168 billion.

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