VINELAND, N.J., Nov. 12, 2008 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sun Bancorp, Inc. (NasdaqGS:SNBC - News) announced today that Thomas X. Geisel, president and chief executive officer, will join in a presentation at Sandler O'Neill's 2008 Financial Services Conference on Thursday, November 13, 2008, in Manalapan, Florida.

Sun's presentation can be accessed via live webcast at http://www.sandleroneill.com or audio conference at 800-265-0241 or 617-847-8704 (Pass code: Session 2) on Thursday, November 13, 2008, at 4:40 P.M. EST. For those unable to attend, the live webcast and audio conference will be archived for 60 days after the event, beginning November 14, 2008.

About Sun Bancorp, Inc.

Sun Bancorp, Inc. is a $3.4 billion asset bank holding company headquartered in Vineland, New Jersey. Its primary subsidiary is Sun National Bank, serving customers through 62 branch locations in New Jersey. The Bank is an Equal Housing Lender and its deposits are insured up to the legal maximum by the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC). For more information about Sun National Bank and Sun Bancorp, Inc., visit http://www.sunnb.com.

          Sun Bancorp, Inc.
          Dan Chila, EVP, Chief Financial Officer 
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