OAKDALE, CA--(Marketwire - September 12, 2008) - Oak Valley Community Bank (OTCBB: OVLY)
announced today that Peter Brown has joined the bank as Assistant Vice
President, Commercial Loan Officer. He will be based at our 12th and I
Street Branch in Modesto, and serving the commercial banking needs of area
businesses.
Brown has 9 years of banking experience and was most recently a Commercial
Loan Officer employed by Valley Community Bank. Brown grew up in
Watsonville and currently resides in Oakdale with his wife and two
children.
"We are pleased Peter has joined our team. He brings a wealth of commercial
loan experience and great market knowledge which will help us continue our
strategic growth in the commercial lending. His most recent position at
Valley Community Bank complements our program," said Chris Courtney,
President of Oak Valley Community Bank.
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.
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