Exhibit 10.36--Director Compensation


          All directors of Temecula Valley Bank ("Bank") are entitled to receive
          $1,500 per month in consideration for their services on the Bank board
          of directors. The Board authorized an increase in these fees,
          effective February 2, 2006, to $1,750 per month.

          Temecula Valley Bancorp Inc. ("Company") may also periodically award
          options to its directors under its 2004 Incentive Stock Option Plan,
          or otherwise.

          In addition to regular Bank board compensation, members of the audit
          committee of the Company are entitled to receive $250 per month in
          consideration for their services on this committee. The Board
          authorized an increase in these fees, effective February 2, 2006 to
          $350 per month.

          In addition to regular board compensation, non-employee members of the
          directors' loan committee of the Bank are entitled to receive $250 per
          month in consideration for their services on this committee. The Board
          authorized an increase in these fees, effective February 2, 2006 to
          $350 per month.