EXHIBIT 99.1 EXHIBIT 99.1 CONSENT Pursuant to Rule 438 of the General Rules and Regulations under the Securities Act of 1933, I hereby consent to being named in the Proxy Statement/Prospectus included in the Registration Statement on Form S-4 to which this consent is an exhibit and confirm my consent to serve in such capacity. By: /s/ Herbert G. Chorbajian -------------------------------- Dated: July 22, 1998 -------------------- Herbert G. Chorbajian By: -------------------------------- Dated: -------------------- Karen R. Hitchcock