FFB Bancorp President and CEO Taking Personal Leave of Absence

FRESNO, Calif., Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FFB Bancorp, formerly Communities First Financial Corporation (the “Company”) (OTCQX: FFBB), the parent company of FFB Bank (the “Bank”), announced today that Steve Miller, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be taking a temporary leave of absence to be with his spouse and family, effective September 25, 2023. His return to work will be determined at a later date.

Bhavneet Gill, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will step in as the Acting CEO during Steve’s absence and a senior management committee was formed to engage with the Board as needed. This group consists of the Chief Credit Officer, Chief Operating Officer, and the Chief Marketing/Revenue Officer. Ms. Gill will oversee this group and work closely with the Board to ensure the Company continues to operate in a safe and sound manner and that the team executes its 2023 strategic plan.

“As many people know, my wife “CC” has been battling a very challenging form of breast cancer over the last two years that has now spread throughout her entire body,” stated Steve Miller, President and CEO. “All of the treatments we have pursued have failed and we have recently been told that, short of a miracle, there is nothing else that can be done. The only precious resource our family now has is time, and I need to step away from FFB temporarily to fully support her and our four children during this very difficult time. I cannot thank my Board, team, and the greater banking community enough for their love, support, and prayers during this journey, and I know that support will be there for my team in my absence.”

“The Board, and the entire FFB team, express their sadness to Steve and his family and will support them in any way they can during this difficult time,” said Mark Saleh, Chairman of the Board. “We have planned and prepared for Steve to take this leave of absence. Steve has assembled a very strong leadership team, and we are confident that Bhavneet and the rest of the Senior team will continue to move the bank forward in Steve’s absence. The team is focused on the 2023 strategic plan and budget, and we look forward to finishing this financial year in a strong position.”