Summit State Bank Promotes Sara Ysunza to Assistant Vice President and Senior Marketing Manager

Santa Rosa, CA – (November 17, 2025) – Summit State Bank is proud to announce the promotion of Sara Ysunza from Marketing Manager to Assistant Vice President and Senior Marketing Manager.

"Sara has played an essential role in keeping our marketing efforts running seamlessly and with great creativity," said Brian Reed, President and CEO of Summit State Bank. "Her leadership, innovative ideas, and commitment to our mission continue to enhance Summit's brand and community presence."

Sara joined Summit in early 2024, bringing more than 25 years of marketing experience across agriculture, real estate, hospitality, and healthcare industries. In her new role, she leads Summit's Marketing Department, overseeing brand strategy, communications, advertising, and community engagement. Known for her thoughtful approach and steady leadership, she guided the department through a key transition and continues to strengthen Summit's brand and connection to the community.

A Sonoma County native, Sara enjoys volunteering in the community and spending time outdoors. She's often found in her garden caring for her flock of chickens or spending time with her family.

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.