NCOM National Commerce Corp.

National Commerce Corporation (Nasdaq: NCOM) (“NCC” or the “Company”), the parent company of National Bank of Commerce (“NBC”), headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, announced today the continued implementation of the Company’s management succession plan with the election of Richard Murray, IV as Chairman of the Board of Directors.  Mr. Murray will also continue in his position as Chief Executive Officer of the Company.  Additionally, William E. Matthews, V, formerly Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors, has been named President of the Company and will continue to serve as Chief Financial Officer and as a director.  Former Executive Chairman John H. Holcomb, III was named Chairman of the Executive Committee and Vice Chairman of the Board of Directors.  Additionally, Robert B. Aland, formerly Atlanta Market President for NBC, was named Executive Vice President and Chief Administrative Officer of the Company.

“I am honored to succeed John Holcomb as National Commerce Corporation’s Chairman,” said Murray.  “Having been a colleague of his for over 25 years, Will and I are also very pleased that John will continue to remain very involved in the Company as Chairman of the Executive Committee and Vice Chairman.”

About National Commerce Corporation

National Commerce Corporation (Nasdaq: NCOM), a Delaware corporation, is a financial holding company headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama.  Its wholly-owned subsidiary, National Bank of Commerce, provides a broad array of financial services for commercial and consumer customers through seven full-service banking offices in Alabama, twenty-five full-service banking offices in Florida and five full-service banking offices in the Atlanta, Georgia metro area.  National Bank of Commerce conducts business under a number of trade names unique to its local markets, including United Legacy Bank, Reunion Bank of Florida, Private Bank of Buckhead, Private Bank of Decatur, PrivatePlus Mortgage, Patriot Bank, FirstAtlantic Bank, Premier Community Bank of Florida and First Landmark Bank.

Additionally, National Bank of Commerce owns a majority stake in Corporate Billing, LLC, a transaction-based finance company based in Decatur, Alabama that provides factoring, invoicing, collection and accounts receivable management services to transportation companies and automotive parts and service providers throughout the United States and parts of Canada.

National Commerce Corporation files periodic reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”).  Copies of its filings may be obtained through the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov or at www.nationalbankofcommerce.com.  More information about National Commerce Corporation and National Bank of Commerce may be obtained at www.nationalbankofcommerce.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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Contact Information

Richard Murray, IV                                                     Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerNational Commerce Corporation                                                         (205) 313-8100