Oak Valley Community Bank Announces Hiring


OAKDALE, CA--(Marketwire - April 6, 2010) -   Oak Valley Community Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY), announces the hiring of Michael Goodnight as Vice President Branch Manager of its full-service branch in Turlock.

With 20 years of banking and financial management experience, Goodnight will oversee the branch office located at 2001 Geer Road, where he will be responsible for business development, loan and deposit growth, and the overall success of the Turlock Branch.

Goodnight brings long history with the community to the Bank. He attended the California State University, Stanislaus, receiving a degree in Business Administration. Michael and his family reside in Turlock.

"We are very pleased to work with Michael as we further strengthen our community-based banking approach. He is a Turlock resident with ties to the community and a longtime banking professional with strong relationship building skills," said Ron Davenport, Vice President Area Manager. "His broad range of banking and retail management experience will benefit both new and existing Turlock customers."

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. The Company currently operates 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