4Cs Sonoma County Welcomes Candy Yandell to Board of Directors

Santa Rosa, CA – [June 2, 2025] – Candy Yandell, Vice President and Cash Management Service Manager at Summit State Bank, has been appointed to the Board of Directors for the Community Child Care Council (4Cs Sonoma County).

Candy joined the Bank in 2004 and has over 29 years of experience in the banking industry. Candy assists clients in managing their financial needs and supports internal teams in building meaningful customer relationships. She brings both experience and passion to her new role with 4Cs Sonoma County.

"Candy's appointment to 4Cs' Board reflects her deep commitment to community service and early childhood education, values that closely align with the Bank's mission of supporting our community," said Brian Reed, President and CEO of Summit State Bank. "We are incredibly proud of her contributions both inside and outside the Bank."

About 4Cs Sonoma County

4Cs Sonoma County is a local nonprofit organization that works to ensure every child in Sonoma County has access to quality childcare and early education through advocacy, direct service, and empowerment. Since 1972, they have been a trusted resource and navigation hub for families, care providers, and the broader community.

About Summit State Bank

Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Sonoma County, Summit State Bank is an award-winning community bank serving the North Bay. The Bank serves small businesses, nonprofits and the community, with total assets of $1.1 billion and total equity of $95 million as of March 31, 2025. The Bank has built its reputation over the past 40 years by specializing in providing exceptional customer service and customized financial solutions to aid in the success of its customers.

Summit State Bank is committed to embracing the diverse backgrounds, cultures and talents of its employees to create high performance and support the evolving needs of its customers and community it serves. Through the engagement of its team, Summit State Bank has received many esteemed awards including: Top Performing Community Bank by American Banker, Best Places to Work in the North Bay and Diversity in Business by North Bay Business Journal, Corporate Philanthropy Award by the San Francisco Business Times, and Hall of Fame by North Bay Biz Magazine. Summit State Bank's stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Market under the symbol SSBI. Further information can be found at www.summitstatebank.com.