Summit State Bank Announces Rachel Brogdon's Appointment to Common Ground Society Board

Santa Rosa, CA – (December 17, 2025) – Summit State Bank is pleased to recognize Rachel Brogdon, Vice President and Senior Commercial Underwriter, has joined the Board of Directors at Common Ground Society.

"Rachel's appointment to the Common Ground Society's Board is another example of our employees' deep commitment to supporting our nonprofit customers," said Brian Reed, President and CEO of Summit State Bank.

Rachel brings over 20 years of experience in the banking industry. Deeply committed to supporting her community, she is passionate about contributing to the success of this impactful nonprofit. Inspired by her mother, a retired Occupational Therapist and special education Sunday school teacher, Rachel embraces the values of inclusion and acceptance—principles she actively nurtures in her two daughters.

Her involvement with Common Ground Society has included coordinating volunteers and supporting the organization's Calming Tent at local Sonoma County events. The Calming Tent provides an accessible, soothing environment for individuals who need a break from the excitement, offering a dedicated space to reset and feel supported.

About Common Ground Society

Common Ground Society is a nonprofit organization dedicated to building inclusive communities around families and individuals with disabilities or unique needs. They offer support through peer-to-peer connection, family meet-ups, caregiver groups, and community-wide presentations designed to promote awareness and inclusion.

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 $1.0 billion and total equity of $100 million as of September 30, 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.