1. Twyla Brooks appointed as VP and Regional Branch Manager at OVCB. 2. New Lodi Branch will be Oak Valley's 19th location this fall. 3. Brooks has 20 years of banking experience to enhance regional operations. 4. Her leadership aims to strengthen client relationships and branch success. 5. OVCB offers diverse loan and deposit products to individuals and businesses.
The opening of a new branch and hiring a seasoned manager should enhance operational performance and client relationships, potentially driving higher revenues. Historical examples indicate that strategic branch expansions can lead to increased profitability, particularly in community banking.
The appointment of an experienced manager and branch opening are significant for OVCB's future growth, influencing investor sentiment positively. The way OVCB is enhancing its management team directly correlates to its operational success and market perception.
The benefits from the new Lodi branch may take time to materialize as it builds a client base. Long-term growth can be expected from this strategic expansion and the strengthening of regional operations.
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) |
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| www.ovcb.com |
