CHICAGO, IL-- July 15, 2009 - Capital Insight Partners, specialists in bank capital raising, mergers & acquisitions, strategic advisory and aftermarket support today announced Eliot Stark has joined the firm's executive team as managing director. Capital Insight offers clients access to entrepreneurially minded business leaders in a variety of financial and operational disciplines through its executive team and members of its advisory board, with an emphasis on community banks under $3 billion in assets.

Stark brings more than 30 years of commercial banking experience to the team. He is a former executive of finance and planning for Comerica, a multi-billion dollar national commercial bank and has conducted over 50 bank merger and acquisition transactions in numerous states. Most recently, Stark joined a small team and acquired a distressed bank in Michigan. He went on to serve as managing director, vice chairman, and CFO while overseeing substantial growth and building the institution into a profitable $500 million asset franchise in Michigan.

"Eliot offers our bank clients extensive and diverse experience in strategic development, mergers and acquisitions, finance, startups, turnarounds and corporate development," said Jacob Eisen, Capital Insight's president. "His experience in virtually all facets of the banking industry and additional disciplines such as real estate, healthcare and technology provides a depth of expertise to help our clients develop a strategic plan, identify growth opportunities and work with our team to assist with financing as their needs evolve.

"Eliot adds significant strength to our growing practice of strategic consulting and matching commercial bank management teams with a variety of investment groups looking to acquire or invest in banks. Institutional investors, including private equity and hedge funds, recognize the opportunity presented by today's attractive bank valuations and M&A opportunities. Many are exploring this industry for the first time, and appreciate both introductions and guidance in the field of bank investing."

Eisen noted banks have "taken it on the chin" in the past few years in the stock market and the capital markets. However, the profound changes and challenges in the banking industry have also created opportunity for well-managed banks to strengthen and grow through organic expansion or through the considerable acquisition or merger opportunities that exist today. The ability to successfully develop strategies and raise capital hinges on expanding beyond traditional practices and accessing new sources of capital.

Stark commented: "I'm excited to be part of a fresh approach to help banks develop creative strategies and gain access to capital for their operations and for growth. Change and evolution in the markets have created challenges, but also the kind of opportunities that only occur once every several decades. The Capital Insight network of experts positions the firm to assist banks maximize their stakeholder value."

Stark has served as an independent consultant to corporate boards and management teams for a number of years, with accomplishments that include: advising a partnership on the financing and acquisition of auto parts manufacturing company in Mexico and serving as CFO, successfully advised $1 billion auto parts manufacturer on the structuring and refinancing of $500 million of bank debt, creating a $135 million structured finance proposal for Big 3 body shop tooling bid and advising potential investors on the purchase out of bankruptcy of an $800 million revenue integrated specialty steel company.

Previously, he was SVP - planning and EVP - finance for Compuware Corporation, overseeing a professional staff of more than 300, revitalizing of internal financial functions and introducing flexible information systems, M&A (including 12 acquisitions), corporate development, marketing and employee recruitment, business and financial planning, information systems and financial reporting. Before joining Compuware, in a 20-year career with Comerica Incorporated, Stark served as SVP - information technology services, SVP - real estate development and management, First VP - Corporate Development, and Financial Officer. He holds an MBA in Finance from University of Detroit and a BS in Business from Wayne State University. He's a member of the Endowment Committee at the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Investment Oversight Committee of the Detroit Investment Fund.

About Capital Insight Partners, Inc (www.capitalinsight.com)

Capital Insight serves the full spectrum of corporate financing requirements, aftermarket support, financial communications and messaging, and investor outreach for micro- and small-cap publicly held corporations and private or publicly held financial institutions. Capital Insight helps management and boards identify strategies and financing opportunities, communicate their companies' financial and business information clearly and with transparency; introduce management to new investors to build a growing, diversified shareholder base; and present selective media opportunities. With an extensive nationwide network of affiliates, partners and associates, the firm is able to introduce its clients to numerous finance and equity resources.

About Capital Insight Partners, Inc (www.capitalinsight.com)

Capital Insight serves the full spectrum of corporate financing requirements, aftermarket support, financial communications and messaging, and investor outreach for micro- and small-cap publicly held corporations and private or publicly held financial institutions. Capital Insight helps management and boards identify strategies and financing opportunities, communicate their companies’ financial and business information clearly and with transparency; introduce management to new investors to build a growing, diversified shareholder base; and present selective media opportunities.  With an extensive nationwide network of affiliates, partners and associates, the firm is able to introduce its clients to numerous finance and equity resources.