Summit State Bank Welcomes Chase Miles and Promotes Cally Puckett

Santa Rosa, CA – October 14, 2026 – Summit State Bank is pleased to announce that Chase Miles has joined the Bank as Assistant Vice President and Portfolio Manager, and Cally Puckett has been promoted from Vice President and Director of Human Resources to Senior Vice President and Director of Human Resources.

Miles brings more than 15 years of banking experience across capital markets, private banking, residential lending, commercial real estate, and commercial business lending. He holds a degree in Economics from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, and brings expertise in complex credit opportunities and lending solutions. "We are excited to welcome Chase to our team," said Brian Reed, President and CEO of Summit State Bank. "His experience and commitment to our clients will be a valuable addition as we continue to grow and serve our community."

As Portfolio Manager, Miles will support commercial lending relationships and partner with relationship managers to help customers achieve their business and financing goals. He lives in Petaluma with his wife and three sons and enjoys camping, coaching T-ball, volunteering on the PTA Board, and playing pickleball.

Puckett joined Summit State Bank in November 2025 and has been instrumental in strengthening the Bank's culture and fostering an engaged, supportive workplace. This promotion recognizes her dedication, compassionate leadership, and positive impact on the Summit team.

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 $960 million and total equity of $101 million as of June 30, 2026. 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.