Form 8-K SIERRA BANCORP For: Dec 18

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

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Washington, D.C. 20549

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Form 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

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Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

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Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) December 18, 2014

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SIERRA BANCORP

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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California	000-33063	33-0937517
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)	(Commission File No.)	(I.R.S. Employee Identification No.)

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86 North Main Street, Porterville, CA 93257
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip code)

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(559) 782-4900
(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Not applicable

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Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

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Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

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Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

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Item 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS

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On December 18, 2014, Sierra Bancorp issued a press release announcing the promotion of Michael W. Olague to executive vice president and his appointment as Chief Banking Officer of Sierra Bancorp and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Bank of the Sierra, effective January 1, 2015. A copy of the press release is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report.

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Mr. Olague is 59 years old. He has 37 years of banking experience, and has been a senior vice president and manager of Bank of the Sierra’s Bakersfield/Delano area since November of 2009. Mr. Olague is a graduate of California State University Bakersfield and completed Graduate Banking School at the University of Virginia. His primary responsibilities as Chief Banking Officer will include business development activities, overall branch administration, and branch expansion.

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ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

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(d)

Exhibits

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Exhibit Number	Description
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99.1	Press Release dated December 18, 2014

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SIGNATURES

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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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�	SIERRA BANCORP
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Dated: December 19, 2014	By: /s/��	Kenneth R. Taylor
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�	�	Executive Vice President &
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Exhibit 99.1

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

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Date:	December 18, 2014
Contacts:	Kevin McPhaill, President/Chief Operating Officer
�	Ken Taylor, EVP/Chief Financial Officer
Phone:	(559) 782-4900 or (888) 454-BANK
Website Address:	www.sierrabancorp.com

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SIERRA BANCORP ANNOUNCES NEW EVP/CHIEF BANKING OFFICER

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Porterville, CA – December 18, 2014 – Sierra Bancorp, the holding company for Bank of the Sierra, today announced Michael Olague will assume the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer of Sierra Bancorp and the Bank, on January 1, 2015. In his new role, Olague will lead the Bank’s team of Market Presidents, oversee branch loan and deposit growth objectives, and work closely with the Board and President to assist in merger and acquisition activities.

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With more than 37 years of banking experience, Olague has become a well established banking figure in the Bakersfield Area. Prior to this promotion, Olague held the position of Senior Vice President and Area Manager for Bank of the Sierra’s Bakersfield and Delano markets. Olague is a graduate of California State University Bakersfield and completed Graduate Banking School at the University of Virginia. As an active member of the Bakersfield community, Olague currently sits on the boards of the Boys and Girls Club, San Joaquin Hospital Foundation, Kern County Cancer Fund, Mid-State Development Corporation, and the CSUB Business School Advisory Board.

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“We are truly excited about this transition,” stated Kevin McPhaill, Bank of the Sierra President and Chief Operating Officer. “Mike was an asset to Bank of the Sierra in his prior role as Area Manager, and we are confident in his abilities as he moves into the role of Chief Banking Officer.”

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As announced in a release on October 23, 2014, James C. Holly, will retire as Chief Executive Officer of Sierra Bancorp and the Bank on March 31, 2015. Following Holly’s retirement, and as part of the Board of Director’s management succession plan, McPhaill will assume the position of President and Chief Executive Officer on April 1, 2015.

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Sierra Bancorp (NASDAQ: BSRR) is the holding company for Bank of the Sierra (www.bankofthesierra.com), which is in its 37^th year of operations and at $1.6 billion in assets is the largest independent bank headquartered in the South San Joaquin Valley. The Company has over 400 employees and conducts business through 28 branch offices, an online branch, a real estate industries center, and an agricultural credit center.

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The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements based on management's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. Readers are cautioned not to unduly rely on forward looking statements. Actual results may differ from those projected. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including but not limited to the bank’s ability to maintain current dividend payments or increase dividend payouts to shareholder, its ability to continue to generate record financial results, changes in economic conditions, interest rates and loan portfolio performance, and other factors detailed in the Company’s SEC filings. Sierra Bancorp undertakes no responsibility to update or revise any forward-looking statements.

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