RALEIGH, N.C., March 24, 2015 – Paragon Bank announces the promotion of Darlene Buchanan, CFSA. A 12-year veteran of Paragon Bank, Buchanan has been promoted to assistant vice president and continues to excel in her duties. She received certification as a financial services auditor in January 2013.

Buchanan, a four-year member of Paragon Bank’s internal audit department, is a member of the Institute of Internal Auditors. A native of Schenectady, New York, Buchanan presently resides in Apex, North Carolina, and has two grown children.

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“Darlene’s tenure with Paragon Bank is of high value to our team and the clients we serve,” said Bob Hatley, Paragon Bank President and CEO. “She is attuned in the practices of our internal audit department, and continues to strengthen our team.”

ABOUT PARAGON BANK:

Founded in Raleigh, North Carolina, in 1999, Paragon Bank, with assets of $1.2 billion, provides a private banking experience to businesses, professionals, executives, entrepreneurs and other individuals. Paragon’s commitment to an extraordinary client experience is built on the philosophy that clients deserve well prepared bankers who are present and fully available, and proactive about helping clients achieve their goals. Banking services are provided through highly responsive professionals, an extensive courier service, online and mobile technologies, free worldwide ATM access, and a select number of strategically placed offices in Raleigh, Charlotte and Cary, North Carolina. Paragon Commercial Corporation shares trade on the OTC Markets under the symbol PBNC. For more information, visit http://ParagonBank.com.

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