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Oak Valley Bancorp reports developments for a community banking company built around Oak Valley Community Bank and its Eastern Sierra Community Bank division. News commonly covers quarterly operating results, net interest income, loan and deposit trends, credit costs, cash dividends, and balance-sheet growth tied to commercial, real estate, agricultural, small business, and consumer banking activity.
Company updates also include branch and commercial banking hires, credit administration roles, leadership changes, CRA activity, and local market expansion across its California branch network. The coverage reflects the operating priorities of a bank holding company whose revenue is primarily driven by lending, deposits, interest margins, and community banking relationships.
Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY) reported Q2 2026 net income of $5.1 million, or $0.61 diluted EPS, down from $5.3 million ($0.64) in Q1 2026 and $5.6 million ($0.67) in Q2 2025. Net interest income rose to $18.9 million, while non-interest income decreased to $1.7 million and non-interest expense increased to $14.2 million.
Net interest margin was 4.15% versus 4.12% in Q1 2026. Total assets were $2.00 billion, gross loans $1.17 billion, and deposits $1.76 billion at June 30, 2026. Non-performing assets were $2.6 million (0.13% of assets) following a $1.7 million charge-off and OREO transfer. The board declared a Q2 cash dividend of $0.375 per share, payable August 14, 2026 to shareholders of record on August 3, 2026, totaling about $3.2 million.
Oak Valley Community Bank (NASDAQ: OVLY) announced the hiring of Joel Burns as Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer, based at the Lodi branch at 31 South School Street. He will serve commercial and agricultural clients across the Lodi market, focusing on business lending and relationship management.
Burns has 25 years of commercial banking experience, most recently as a Commercial Banker at another local financial institution. He holds an Agribusiness degree from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and is a graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking. Oak Valley Bancorp operates 19 branches under Oak Valley Community Bank and its Eastern Sierra Community Bank division.
Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY) announced the hiring of Katie Alves as Vice President, Commercial Banking Officer, based at the Lodi branch on 31 South School Street.
Alves brings over 20 years of banking experience, will focus on commercial and agricultural lending in Lodi, and is active in local community organizations. Oak Valley operates 19 branches across Central California and the Eastern Sierra.
Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY) reported unaudited 1Q26 results: consolidated net income was $5.309M or $0.64 diluted EPS. Net interest income was $18.824M and net interest margin was 4.12%. Non-interest income was $1.952M and non-interest expense was $13.506M. Total assets were $2.01B, gross loans $1.15B, and deposits $1.78B. Non-performing assets were $4.6M (0.23% of assets). A provision for credit losses of $464K was recorded and ACL rose to 1.13% of gross loans.
Oak Valley Community Bank (NASDAQ: OVLY) was named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in the Central Valley by Best Companies Group and recognized by Opportunity Stanislaus for increasing its workforce by 10% or more in 2025.
The honors reflect confidential employee feedback and an independent third-party evaluation; the bank operates 19 branches across Central Valley and Eastern Sierra communities.
Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY) announced Nathan Dellinger as Senior Vice President, Credit Administrator effective March 2, 2026. Dellinger will oversee credit administration, support lending teams across commercial, small business, and retail banking, and help maintain the bank’s credit culture.
He has 20+ years of banking experience, an MBA from UC Davis, and military service as a U.S. Marine. Oak Valley Bancorp operates Oak Valley Community Bank and Eastern Sierra Community Bank across 19 branches.
Oak Valley Community Bank (NASDAQ: OVLY) appointed Pete Centeno as Vice President, Branch Manager of its Ripon branch effective Feb. 23, 2026. Centeno will oversee branch operations, cultivate client relationships, and drive growth at 150 North Wilma Avenue.
He brings over 20 years of banking experience and a bachelor’s in business administration from Fresno Pacific University, and will focus on personalized financial solutions for Ripon businesses and residents.
Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY) announced that Chief Executive Officer Christopher M. Courtney will retire effective June 30, 2026. Courtney joined the bank in 1996, became CEO in 2013, and will remain on the Boards of Directors to provide guidance. The Boards confirmed Richard A. McCarty, current President and Chief Operating Officer, will succeed Courtney as President and CEO upon retirement. McCarty has worked at the bank for over 26 years and has held CFO and COO roles. Oak Valley operates 19 branches and manages more than $2 billion in assets.
Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY) reported consolidated net income of $6.34M for Q4 2025 ($0.76 EPS) and $23.91M for full-year 2025 ($2.88 EPS), a 4.1% decline versus 2024. Net interest income was $19.46M Q4 and $74.62M YTD, driven by $95.3M growth in average earning assets year-over-year. Total assets reached a milestone of $2.02B at Dec 31, 2025. Non-performing assets rose to $4.6M (0.23% of assets) after one collateral-dependent loan was placed on non-accrual, prompting a $865K provision for credit losses and a loan-loss allowance of 1.08% of gross loans. The board declared a $0.375 per-share cash dividend payable Feb 13, 2026.
Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY) announced that Carlos Chavez has joined Oak Valley Community Bank as Vice President, Branch Manager of the Stockton branch at 2935 West March Lane, effective Jan. 13, 2026.
Chavez brings more than 21 years of banking experience, most recently serving as VP Branch Manager at a large national bank, and has a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Heald College. His duties include overseeing branch operations, strengthening client relationships, and supporting local businesses and residents. Chavez is a long-time Stockton resident active in local organizations and financial literacy advocacy.
The bank operates 19 branches across central California and the Eastern Sierra. Contact 1-866-844-7500 or visit www.ovcb.com for more information.