CrossCheck President Joins Board of Directors for Wells Fargo Center for the Arts.

ROHNERT PARK, Calif. -- J. David Siembieda, president and CEO of CrossCheck, Inc., the nation's largest privately held check guarantee company, has joined the board of directors for the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts, the North Bay's largest community-supported non-profit performing and contemporary arts center.

"We are pleased to have Dave join our board. His views and experience as a business leader are exactly what we need to forge long-term relationships in the business community," said David Fischer, Executive Director of the Wells Fargo Center for the Arts.

"I look forward to serving with other community leaders who are committed to preserving and expanding the outstanding cultural and artistic offerings this center brings to the community, our schools, and to those who desire to explore the arts in general," said Siembieda.

Siembieda has been CrossCheck's president and CEO for over six years. He previously held the position of Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing and led CrossCheck to record-breaking sales and annual growth of more than 40 percent. He is a member of the advisory board for "The Green Sheet," a financial services publication; is a member of the Infrared Data Association, an international organization dedicated to creating and promoting low-cost, infrared data transfer standards; and is a member of the Electronic Check Council for NACHA, the leading electronic payments association organization. Siembieda also serves on several committees of the ETA, an international trade association serving the needs of organizations offering transaction processing products/services.

The recently renamed Wells Fargo Center for the Arts features world-class performing arts presentations with over 100 performances and events presented to more than 500,000 visitors each year. In addition to the world-class performances hosted at the arts center, its education and family programs serve more than 40,000 children, parents, and teachers annually with opportunities that have won national accolades. The 53 acre, 140,000 square foot facility is located in northern Santa Rosa and features dynamic contemporary sculpture, spacious auditoriums and meeting rooms, a big-top festival tent, gourmet catering services, and is home to many resident arts companies. For more information visit www.wellsfargocenterarts.com.

CrossCheck, Inc. provides check approval and guarantee for a variety of merchants nationwide. For more than 20 years, its goal has been to increase merchants' profits by facilitating their ability to accept checks and to provide their customers with payment flexibility. Annually, CrossCheck processes and approves billions of dollars worth of transactions for its retail and dealer outlets. CrossCheck is known for industry firsts and cutting-edge technology. Visit www.cross-check.com for more information.