Five Star Bancorp Names Cliff Cooper as Executive Vice President / Food, Agribusiness & Diversified Industries President
Rhea-AI Summary
Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) promoted Cliff Cooper to Executive Vice President / Food, Agribusiness & Diversified Industries President, effective June 10, 2026.
Cooper, with over 35 years of banking experience in food and agribusiness, will continue leading the vertical’s strategic direction, expanding Five Star Bank’s presence across the food supply chain and deepening client relationships in California and beyond.
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- Veteran agribusiness banker with 35+ years of experience promoted to EVP role
- Leadership role focused on expanding presence across key food supply chain sectors
- Continued emphasis on relationship-driven services for food and agribusiness clients
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News Market Reaction – FSBC
On the day this news was published, FSBC gained 1.04%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | 24h Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 27 | Q1 2026 earnings | Positive | -1.2% | Reported higher deposits, loan growth, strong margins and quarterly dividend. |
| Apr 17 | Dividend declaration | Positive | -1.0% | Announced $0.25 per share cash dividend and key record/payment dates. |
| Apr 15 | Market expansion | Positive | -1.2% | Expanded into Southern California with five senior commercial banking hires. |
| Apr 14 | Earnings date notice | Neutral | -0.0% | Set Q1 2026 earnings release date and webcast timing and access details. |
| Apr 09 | Housing investment | Positive | +1.4% | Committed $10M LIHTC equity to a 136‑unit supportive housing project. |
24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.
Recent fundamentally and strategically positive news (earnings, dividends, expansion) often saw mildly negative next-day price reactions, with only the affordable housing investment drawing a positive move.
Over the past few months, FSBC has reported solid fundamentals and strategic expansion. On Apr 27, Q1 2026 earnings showed growth in deposits and loans plus a $0.25 dividend, yet shares slipped modestly. A dividend declaration on Apr 17 and Southern California expansion news on Apr 15 also saw small pullbacks. By contrast, a $10 million LIHTC commitment for a 136‑unit housing project on Apr 9 drew a positive reaction. Today’s leadership promotion fits this pattern of incremental, strategy-focused updates.
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Industry veteran to continue bringing high-touch, relationship-driven financial services to agriculture, food production, and related industries
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., June 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) (“Five Star” or the “Company”), a holding company that operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank, has announced the promotion of Cliff Cooper to Executive Vice President / Food, Agribusiness & Diversified Industries President.
Cooper has over 35 years of banking expertise in food and agribusiness, with a passion for providing the most exceptional banking services available to those who feed our nation. Since 2025, Cooper has led Five Star Bank’s Food, Agribusiness & Diversified Industries vertical, which provides exceptional support to clients in production agriculture, wholesale distribution and retail, manufacturing, food processing, and food distribution services.
“Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses operate in a world of complexity, where timing, market conditions, and seasonality shape every decision. At the center of agribusiness are the people who keep our food supply moving and our communities thriving. I'm proud of what we've accomplished and look forward to delivering solutions built specifically for our agribusiness clients. There is no greater purpose than supporting the businesses that feed and sustain our communities,” said Cooper.
With this promotion, Cooper will continue to define and lead the strategic direction of Five Star Bank’s agribusiness efforts, expanding Five Star Bank's presence across key sectors of the food supply chain while deepening relationships with clients throughout California and beyond.
“Cliff’s leadership has been fundamental to the growth of our Food, Agribusiness & Diversified Industries vertical,” said James Beckwith, President and CEO of Five Star. “His deep industry knowledge combined with his strong client relationships have positioned Five Star Bank for long-term success. This promotion reflects his contributions to the bank and our continued investment in our nation’s food and agribusiness economy.”
About Five Star Bancorp
Five Star Bancorp is a bank holding company headquartered in Rancho Cordova, California. Five Star Bancorp operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank. The bank has nine branches in Northern California. For more information, visit https://www.fivestarbank.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements represent plans, estimates, objectives, goals, guidelines, expectations, intentions, projections, and statements of the Company’s beliefs concerning future events, business plans, objectives, expected operating results, and the assumptions upon which those statements are based. Forward-looking statements include without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate, or imply future results, performance, or achievements, and are typically identified with words such as “may,” “could,” “should,” “will,” “would,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “aim,” “intend,” “plan,” or words or phases of similar meaning. The Company cautions that the forward-looking statements are based largely on the Company’s expectations and are subject to a number of known and unknown risks and uncertainties that are subject to change based on factors which are, in many instances, beyond the Company’s control. Such forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions (some of which may be beyond the Company’s control) and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which change over time, and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those currently anticipated. New risks and uncertainties may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for the Company to predict their occurrence or how they will affect the Company. If one or more of the factors affecting the Company’s forward-looking information and statements proves incorrect, then the Company’s actual results, performance, or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, forward-looking information and statements contained in this press release. Therefore, the Company cautions you not to place undue reliance on the Company’s forward-looking information and statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 under the section entitled “Risk Factors,” and other documents filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission from time to time.
The Company disclaims any duty to revise or update the forward-looking statements, whether written or oral, to reflect actual results or changes in the factors affecting the forward-looking statements, except as specifically required by law.
Investor Contact:
Heather C. Luck, Chief Financial Officer
Five Star Bancorp
(916) 626-5008
hluck@fivestarbank.com
Media Contact:
Shelley R. Wetton, Chief Marketing Officer
Five Star Bancorp
(916) 284-7827
swetton@fivestarbank.com
