Central Valley Community Bank Names James M. Ford President and CEO and Celebrates Investing in Relationships for Over 35 Years

FRESNO, CA--(Marketwired - Jan 26, 2015) - The Board of Directors of Central Valley Community Bancorp (Company) (NASDAQ: CVCY), a bank holding company and parent company of Central Valley Community Bank (Bank), headquartered in Fresno, California, announced today that James M. Ford, current President of Central Valley Community Bank, has been appointed to President and Chief Executive Officer for Central Valley Community Bancorp and Central Valley Community Bank, effective February 1, 2015, in addition to assuming Board positions for both the Company and the Bank. As previously announced in February 2014, Daniel J. Doyle will retire from his Bank executive position as Chief Executive Officer, and will continue his involvement on the Board of Directors for the Company and the Bank in the capacity of Chairman of the Board; additionally, Daniel N. Cunningham, Founding Director and Chairman of the Board since 1998, will assume the title of Lead Independent Director for the Company and Bank, effective February 1, 2015. All other Board of Directors will remain in their current positions, including: Sidney B. Cox, Edwin S. Darden, Jr., F. T. "Tommy" Elliott, IV, Steven D. McDonald, Louis McMurray, William S. Smittcamp, and Joseph B. Weirick. 

"For 35 years, under the successful leadership of only two CEOs, the Bank has invested in the growth, relationships and success of our Valley's businesses and communities. We congratulate Dan Doyle for his flawless four-decade banking career, 17 of which as our CEO. His rare and effective leadership has left a successful imprint on our Company. Together as Directors, we will continue to lead with the confidence that Jim Ford, our third President and CEO, will build upon the strong and secure foundation laid for our Company and take it to even greater heights guided by integrity and the relationship banking service that has been our cornerstone since our founding," stated Daniel Cunningham, Chairman of the Board for Central Valley Community Bancorp.

Ford, a 34-year banking veteran first joined Central Valley Community Bank in February 2014 as President, leading the Bank alongside Dan Doyle, CEO of Central Valley Community Bank.

"I am honored to lead Central Valley Community Bank and our incredible team of bankers, continuing the legacy of service established by Dan Doyle and our Founding President and CEO, Don Bruegman. As we celebrate the Bank's 35^th anniversary, we reflect on the accomplishments of these great leaders and our continued passion for investing in the relationships of our customers and the communities we serve. In honor of that legacy, 35 contributions of $1,000 each will be awarded by the Bank to San Joaquin Valley nonprofit organizations serving our geographic footprint, focusing on education, health and human services and economic development at the conclusion of first quarter," said James M. Ford, President of Central Valley Community Bank.