PORTERVILLE, Calif.,
March 2, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of
the Sierra is pleased to announce Sarah
Scott as Senior Vice President, Risk Manager. Sarah
has over 10 years of experience in the banking industry, with
positions including Vice President, Compliance Officer, Community
Reinvestment Act Officer, and Bank Secrecy Act Officer. Prior
to entering the banking industry, Sarah worked as a staff attorney
and attorney advisor for the U.S. Department of Health and Human
Services, Social Security Administration and U.S. Department of
Labor and as a staff advisor for the Eleventh District Court of
Appeals. Sarah is a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager
and her extensive education includes a M.A. and B.A. in English,
J.D., M.B.A., all from the University of
Akron.
"Risk Management is rising in importance in the overall
managerial process particularly in the banking arena.
Sarah Scott has impeccable
credentials and a highly successful career history in the Risk
Management process and we are fortunate to have her as part of the
team at Bank of the Sierra," stated Jim
Holly, President and Chief Executive Officer.
About Bank of the Sierra
With over $1.3 billion in assets
and strong performance ratios, Bank of the Sierra is the largest
independently owned community bank headquartered in Southern San Joaquin Valley's Heartland.
The bank serves 15 different communities with 25 branches,
two Ag Centers and one SBA Center.
For more information visit the website at
www.bankofthesierra.com or call (888) 454-BANK.
SOURCE Bank of the Sierra