Oak Valley Community Bank Announces Hiring


OAKDALE, CA--(Marketwire - Jun 1, 2011) - Oak Valley Community Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY), announced that Lyn Wilson has joined the bank as Vice President Branch Manager of the Bank's Sonora branch located at 14580 Mono Way in The Indian Rock Center.

Current Sonora Branch Manager, Debbie Kempton, has been tapped to manage Oak Valley's new Manteca Branch which is slated to open later this summer. Kempton and Wilson will work together through June, allowing some time for Wilson to get acquainted with the Bank's current customers.

As Branch Manager, Wilson's primary focus will be on leading team sales, business development and client relationship management. She will also manage in-branch customer service and oversee day to day branch operations.

Wilson brings extensive banking knowledge to her new position. She has spent 32 years in Banking, much of that time as Vice President, Banking Center Manager at Bank of America in Sonora. Wilson is a former board member of Mother Lode Christian School and the Tuolumne County Economic Development Authority. She also received President's Club recognition and numerous customer service awards from her previous employer. She currently resides in Twain Harte with her husband Mark.

"We are very pleased to have Lyn join Oak Valley Community Bank," stated Vice President Area Manager, Gail Braley. "Between her background in the banking industry and her experience serving the local area, she will bring tremendous depth to our Sonora branch."

Oak Valley Bancorp operates Oak Valley Community Bank & Eastern Sierra Community Bank, through which it offers a variety of loan and deposit products to individuals and small businesses. They currently operate 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 Information:

Contact:
Ron Martin/Chris Courtney
Phone: (209) 848-BANK (2265)
Toll Free (866) 844-7500
www.ovcb.com

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