Oak Valley Community Bank, a subsidiary of Oak Valley Bancorp (NASDAQ: OVLY), announced the hiring of Mark Kisting as vice president and commercial banking officer. He is based in the bank’s Sacramento office at 455 Capitol Mall.

Kisting brings 18 years of commercial banking experience in the Sacramento region to his new role. He will be responsible for commercial lending and business development across Greater Sacramento, helping local businesses access financial solutions.

“We are excited for Mark to join our commercial lending team,” Gary Stephens, executive vice president of the Commercial Banking Group, said in a statement. “With his deep industry experience and commitment to building strong client relationships, he will be a tremendous asset as we continue to grow and support the financial goals of our business clients.”

Kisting holds a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of California, Los Angeles, and an MBA with a focus on corporate finance and accounting from Southern Methodist University. He is active in the community, serving as a board member and incoming president of Davis Little League, and is a member of the Woodland Chamber of Commerce.

He lives in Woodland with his wife, Pamela, and their two sons. In his free time, he enjoys coaching baseball, attending his sons’ baseball and soccer games, and spending time with family and friends.

Oak Valley Bancorp operates Oak Valley Community Bank and its Eastern Sierra Community Bank division, offering a variety of loan and deposit products to individuals and small businesses. The company has 18 branches across Central Valley and the Eastern Sierra region and plans to open a 19th location in Lodi later this year.