Oak Valley Community Bank Announces Promotion

OAKDALE, Calif., May 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Oak Valley Community Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY), is pleased to announce the promotion of Jaime Gonzalez to Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager of the Modesto–Dale Road Branch.

Gonzalez has over 20 years of banking experience and has been with OVCB for more than eight years. He most recently served as Customer Service Manager at the Modesto–McHenry Branch. In his new role, he will oversee branch operations, manage sales efforts, and focus on business development.

“We are excited for Jaime to take on this new role,” said Julie DeHart, Executive Vice President of the Retail Banking Group. “His strong leadership and deep commitment to customer service will be instrumental in strengthening both new and existing client relationships in the Modesto region. We are confident in his continued dedication and passion for serving our clients.”

In 2019, Gonzalez was recognized as Customer Service Manager of the Year, a testament to his exemplary performance and contributions to the bank. He is an active member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Ceres and resides in Modesto with his wife, Viviana, and their two sons. Outside of work, he enjoys golfing, bike riding, coaching his sons’ baseball and soccer teams, and spending quality time with his family.

Oak Valley Bancorp operates Oak Valley Community Bank and its Eastern Sierra Community Bank Division, offering a full range of loan and deposit services to individuals and small businesses. The bank currently serves customers through 18 conveniently located branches in Oakdale, Turlock, Stockton, Patterson, Ripon, Escalon, Manteca, Tracy, Sacramento, Roseville, two locations in Sonora, three in Modesto, and three in the Eastern Sierra communities of Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, and Bishop. A 19th branch location is scheduled to open in Lodi later this year.

For more information, call 1-866-844-7500 or visit www.ovcb.com.