Summit State Bank Promotes Candy Yandell to SVP & Director of Branch Operations

Santa Rosa, CA – (August 19, 2025) – Summit State Bank (NASDAQ: SSBI) is pleased to announce the promotion of Candy Yandell to SVP & Director of Branch Operations.

"We are excited to announce Candy Yandell's promotion to SVP & Director of Branch Operations," said Brian Reed, President and CEO of Summit State Bank. "Candy has been an integral part of our team for over 20 years. Her extensive banking experience, innovative approach, and dedication to our customers and employees make her the ideal leader for this role."

Candy brings over 25 years of banking experience, including more than two decades at Summit State Bank. Throughout her career, she has gained a wealth of knowledge in managing branch operations and business development. Over the past five years, she has excelled in her Cash Management role, working closely with branch management and relationship managers to successfully onboard new client relationships.

Candy is known for her collaborative spirit, commitment to excellence, and dedication to the community. She consistently demonstrates her ability to support her team and enhance operational efficiency. She is also active in the community and currently serves on the Board of Directors of Community Child Care Council (4Cs Sonoma County).

About Summit State Bank

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Sonoma County, Summit State Bank is an award-winning community bank serving the North Bay. The Bank serves small businesses, nonprofits and the community, with total assets of $1.0 billion and total equity of $98 million as of June 30, 2025. The Bank has built its reputation over the past 40 years by specializing in providing exceptional customer service and customized financial solutions to aid in the success of its customers.

Summit State Bank is committed to embracing the diverse backgrounds, cultures and talents of its employees to create high performance and support the evolving needs of its customers and community it serves. Through the engagement of its team, Summit State Bank has received many esteemed awards including: Top Performing Community Bank by American Banker, Best Places to Work in the North Bay and Diversity in Business by North Bay Business Journal, Corporate Philanthropy Award by the San Francisco Business Times, and Hall of Fame by North Bay Biz Magazine. Summit State Bank’s stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol SSBI. Further information can be found at www.summitstatebank.com.