Pacific Valley Bank (OTC: PVBK) today announced the addition of six experienced banking professionals to strengthen its commercial lending and branch operations teams in Monterey County.

Glenna Datta joins as Executive Vice President and Regional Executive to lead the commercial lending relationship management team. Datta brings extensive local market experience, having previously served as Chief Banking Officer at 1st Capital Bank and Market President at Santa Cruz County Bank.

The expanded commercial lending team includes Senior Relationship Managers Robert Mina and Jessica Perez, along with Relationship Manager Jefferson Suruiz. Additionally, Kelly Harless joins as Vice President and Branch Manager of the King City branch, accompanied by Vikki Rodriguez as Assistant Vice President and Branch Operations Manager. Harless and Rodriguez bring a combined 27 years of banking experience in the King City market.

"We are thrilled to have Glenna, Robert, Jessica, Jefferson, Kelly and Vikki join the PVB team. They are excellent bankers with a track record of success and are well connected in our community," said Sandi Eason, President and Chief Operating Officer of Pacific Valley Bank.

"PVB is committed to a strategy of organic growth and this investment in people will pay dividends in future revenue growth," said Anker Fanoe, CEO of Pacific Valley Bank. "This is a continuation of our efforts over the past year to build our loan and deposit production capacity as we strive to reach the billion-dollar asset size threshold."

About Pacific Valley Bank 

Pacific Valley Bank (OTC: PVBK) is a full-service community business bank headquartered in Salinas, California. Founded in 2004 to serve the unique needs of local businesses, the bank provides comprehensive banking solutions through its locations in Salinas, King City, Monterey, and Santa Cruz. For more information, visit www.pacificvalleybank.com.