SANTA ROSA, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 18, 2026-- Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) is pleased to announce the promotion of Mindy Smith to Community Relations Officer, recognizing her longstanding commitment to community engagement, customer connection, and purposeful leadership.

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Mindy Smith, Community Relations Officer of Exchange Bank

Mindy joined Exchange Bank in 2015 as a Retail Service Manager, where she quickly realized her passion for driving impact, connection, and growth. In 2021, she transitioned into the Bank’s Marketing Department as a Social Media & Marketing Specialist. In that role, she played a pivotal part in connecting employees with community involvement opportunities, strengthening internal engagement, and elevating the Bank’s presence supporting local initiatives. Her promotion to Community Relations Officer reflects both her professional growth and her deep-rooted passion for community service.

“I wanted to be part of an organization that truly invests in the community I love,” said Mindy. “I’ve been fortunate to work with an incredible team and community members during my tenure and Exchange Bank has given me the opportunity to connect with people in meaningful ways. I’m excited that this opportunity will allow me to spend even more time out in the community.”

In her new role, Mindy will lead community engagement initiatives, expand partnerships with local nonprofits and schools, and spearhead the development of a comprehensive financial literacy program. This initiative aims to support our entire community by offering accessible, practical financial education—an area Exchange Bank recognizes has a meaningful need in the local communities.

Suzanne Knowlton, Vice President, Director of Marketing & Community Relations says, “Mindy has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to our customers, colleagues and the communities we serve. Her experience across retail banking and marketing, combined with her passion for community engagement, positions her exceptionally well to lead our philanthropic initiatives, financial education efforts, and employee volunteer programs. Mindy’s leadership, creativity, and dedication to service will continue to strengthen our impact throughout our communities.”

Mindy is a graduate of Chico State University where she received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in marketing. She is also a Certified Financial Marketing Professional from the American Bankers Association. Mindy is an avid supporter of Redwood Empire Food Bank and Friends in Service Here (F.I.S.H.), where she combines her professional expertise with a heartfelt commitment to service. Known for her positive energy and collaborative spirit, she continues to be a driving force in strengthening the Bank’s community presence.

About Exchange Bank

Headquartered in Sonoma County and founded in 1890, Exchange Bank is a full-service community bank with assets over $3.30 billion. The Bank offers a comprehensive range of personal and business banking services including personal and business financing, and Trust and Investment Management services. Exchange Bank serves customers through 19 retail branches across the North Bay and Roseville, along with Trust & Investment Management offices located in Santa Rosa, Roseville, Marin County, and Silicon Valley.

Exchange Bank’s long-standing legacy of financial leadership and community support is grounded in its core values of commitment, respect, integrity, and teamwork. The Bank is known for its people—professionals who care deeply about their customers, their colleagues, and the communities where they live and work.

Exchange Bank is a 20-time recipient of the North Bay Business Journal’s Best Places to Work award and a 14-time winner of Best Bank of Sonoma County in the Press Democrat Readers’ Choice Awards (2025). Additional honors include Best Consumer Bank by NorthBay biz Magazine’s Best of the North Bay readers’ poll and Best Local Bank by The Petaluma Argus-Courier People’s Choice Awards (2025). Exchange Bank also received the 2025 San Francisco Business Times Corporate Philanthropy Award, and Bohemian Magazine’s Best of the North Bay 2025 named the Bank both Best Business Bank and Best Consumer Bank.

In 2026, Exchange Bank earned national recognition as one of America’s Best Regional Banks by Newsweek.

For more information, visit www.exchangebank.com.

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Suzanne Knowlton,
VP/Director of Marketing & Community Relations
Exchange Bank
PO Box 403 Santa Rosa, CA
95402
Suzanne.Knowlton@exchangebank.com

Source: Exchange Bank