Oak Valley Community Bank Announces Hiring


OAKDALE, CA--(Marketwire - November 9, 2010) -  Oak Valley Community Bank, a wholly owned subsidiary of Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY), announced that Dianna Bettencourt has joined the bank as Assistant Vice President Branch Manager of the Bank's Turlock branch located at 2001 Geer Road.

As Branch Manager, Bettencourt's primary focus will be business development and client relationship management. She will also oversee sales, service and operational activities at the Branch. 

Bettencourt brings extensive local knowledge to her new position. She has spent 20 years in Central Valley banking circles, serving in mortgage lending and management positions at Guild Mortgage Company and County Bank. She is actively involved in the Women's Council of Realtors, Emanuel Hospital's Legacy Circle and California Women for Agriculture. Bettencourt is a life-long resident of the Central Valley. She currently resides in Turlock with her husband Ken. 

"We are very pleased to have Dianna join Oak Valley Community Bank," said Executive Vice President Wendy Burth. "Between her background in the banking industry, education, experience, and time spent in the Central Valley, she will bring tremendous depth to our Turlock 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. 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