Oak Valley Community Bank Announces Branch Manager Hiring

OAKDALE, CA--(Marketwired - Dec 12, 2013) - Oak Valley Community Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY), announced that Lupe Rodriguez has joined the bank as Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager of the 12^th & I location in Modesto.

Rodriguez has 26 years of banking experience throughout the Central Valley. She is a supporter of Modesto East Rotary and a past member of the Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her daughter Lexi. Rodriguez is a lifelong resident of Riverbank.

"Lupe is a welcome addition to Oak Valley," stated Ron Davenport, Vice President, Area Manager. "I am confident that her track record of success, vast experience, and commitment to exceptional customer service will ensure her success as the manager of our 12^th and I Street Branch." Davenport will continue his role as Area Manager of the Bank's Mid-Valley Region. He will remain based out of the Modesto 12th & I 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 14 conveniently located branches: Oakdale, Sonora, Turlock, Stockton, Patterson, Ripon, Escalon, three branches in Modesto, Manteca 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.