With 26 years of banking and financial management experience, Ms Kempton takes over as the head of this branch office and will manage branch operations and business development. Previously, she was with Bank of America for 25 years.

Oak Valley Bancorp operates Oak Valley & Eastern Sierra Community Bank, through which it offers loan and deposit products to individuals and small businesses.

Gail Braley, vice president and area manager for Oak Valley Community Bank, said: "We are very excited to have Debbie join our growing team of highly qualified and experienced branch managers. Debbie has a proven track record that will clearly help us gain a stronger foothold in the Sonora market. She certainly has the skill set, client relationships, and experience to help her and the bank be very successful in this area."

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