Oak Valley Community Bank Mortgage Loan Officer Receives Top Honors


OAKDALE, CA--(Marketwire - May 20, 2008) - Oak Valley Community Bank (OTCBB: OVYB) recently announced that Assistant Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer Jennifer Jackson has been named Community Bank Lender's Exchange (CBLX) Top Loan Officer for the second consecutive year.

Jackson again topped a list of her peers and booked the highest loan production total among all mortgage loan officers, in a market area that includes California and portions of Nevada. Her results included just over $21,750,000 in new loans, generating significant non-interest income for Oak Valley Community Bank. Since the start of 2006, Jackson has funded nearly $55,000,000 in home loans. "These are truly outstanding numbers and a tremendous accomplishment," stated Wendy Burth, Executive Vice President of Retail Banking. "Jennifer's continued focus on customer service has enabled her to take advantage of returning borrowers and referrals even during the slowdown we have seen in the housing market," concluded Burth.

Established in 1991, Oak Valley Community Bank offers a variety of loan and deposit products dedicated to serving the needs of individuals and small businesses. The Bank currently operates through 12 convenient locations: 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. They recently opened a new full-service branch on March Lane in Stockton.

For more information on Oak Valley Community Bank, 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