(Source: MARKETWIRE)

Eastern Sierra Community Bank, a Division of Oak Valley Community
Bank and Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY), recently announced that
Charlene "Charlie" Waldriff has been promoted to Assistant Vice
President and Branch Manager of its full-service branch in Bishop.
With 32 years of banking and financial management experience, Charlie
will manage branch operations and business development. She has worked
for Eastern Sierra Community Bank for nearly 8 years, serving as the
Customer Service Manager.
Charlie is a long-time Eastern Sierra resident, who passionately and
consistently contributes to the well being of the community. She is
actively involved in numerous community activities and gives
generously of her time, energy, and talent to organizations such as
California Waterfowl Association, California Deer Association, Wild
Turkey Federation, Tri-Counties Jr. Livestock Auction, and the Lions
Club.
"Charlie's proven track record, strong leadership, and business
development experience, coupled with her active involvement in the
community make her perfectly suited for this position," stated Gail
Braley, Vice President Area Manager.
Charlie stated, "This is a great opportunity and I look forward to
meeting new people and introducing them to Eastern Sierra Community
Bank, as well as continuing to build and strengthen existing
relationships."
Oak Valley Bancorp operates Oak Valley & Eastern Sierra Community
Bank, through which it offers a variety of loan and deposit products
to individuals and small businesses. The Company currently operates
through 12 conveniently located branches: Oakdale, Sonora, Turlock,
Stockton, Patterson, Ripon, Escalon, two branches in Modesto, and
three branches in their Eastern Sierra Division, which includes
Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes and Bishop.
For more information call 1-866-844-7500 or visit us online at
www.ovcb.com.
Contact:
Ron Martin/Chris Courtney
Phone: (209) 848-BANK (2265)
Toll Free (866) 844-7500
www.ovcb.com
SOURCE: Oak Valley Community Bank
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