Oak Valley Community Bank Announces Regional Branch Manager Hiring

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Oak Valley Community Bank (NASDAQ: OVLY) has announced the appointment of Twyla Brooks as Vice President, Regional Branch Manager. Brooks, who brings 20 years of banking experience, will be based at the new Lodi Branch opening this fall.

The new branch, located at 31 South School Street, will be the bank's 19th location. Brooks will provide regional sales and operational support to OVCB's network of retail branches, leveraging her previous experience as VP Retail Branch Manager at the Linden office of her former employer.

OAKDALE, Calif., Aug. 07, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oak Valley Community Bank, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY), announced that Twyla Brooks has joined the bank as Vice President, Regional Branch Manager. She will be based out of the new Lodi Branch, located at 31 South School Street, which is slated to open this fall.

Brooks brings 20 years of banking experience to her new role, including 14 years with her previous employer where she served as a VP Retail Branch Manager of their Linden office. In her new role, she will provide regional sales and operational support to OVCB’s network of retail branches.

"We are excited to welcome Twyla to Oak Valley Community Bank,” said Julie DeHart, Executive Vice President, Retail Banking Group. “Her extensive banking experience, along with her passion for community banking and delivering exceptional customer service, will be instrumental in strengthening client relationships and driving the continued success of our branches.”

Brooks attended Butte Community College and is an active member and volunteer for the San Joaquin Junior Livestock Show & Auction where she has contributed for the past two years. She is a past member of the Salvation Army – Lodi Corps. She currently resides in Linden and enjoys exploring food tours and taking beach trips with her family in her free time.

Oak Valley Bancorp operates Oak Valley Community Bank & their Eastern Sierra Community Bank division, through which it offers a variety of loan and deposit products to individuals and small businesses. They currently operate through 18 conveniently located branches: Oakdale, Turlock, Stockton, Patterson, Ripon, Escalon, Manteca, Tracy, Sacramento, Roseville, two branches in Sonora, three branches in Modesto, and three branches in the Eastern Sierra division which includes Bridgeport, Mammoth Lakes, and Bishop. The Lodi Branch will be the bank’s 19th location.

For more information, call 1-866-844-7500 or visit www.ovcb.com.

Contact:	Chris Courtney/Rick McCarty
Phone:	(209) 848-BANK (2265)
	(866) 844-7500
	www.ovcb.com

FAQ

Who is the new Regional Branch Manager at Oak Valley Community Bank (OVLY)?

Twyla Brooks has been appointed as Vice President, Regional Branch Manager at Oak Valley Community Bank, bringing 20 years of banking experience to the role.

When will Oak Valley Community Bank (OVLY) open its new Lodi Branch?

The new Lodi Branch, located at 31 South School Street, is scheduled to open in fall 2025.

How many branches does Oak Valley Community Bank (OVLY) operate?

Oak Valley Community Bank currently operates 18 branches across various locations, with the upcoming Lodi Branch set to become their 19th location.

What is Twyla Brooks' role at Oak Valley Community Bank (OVLY)?

As Vice President, Regional Branch Manager, Brooks will provide regional sales and operational support to OVCB's network of retail branches.