Five Star Bancorp promotes Cliff Cooper to agribusiness president

Five Star Bancorp (NASDAQ: FSBC) announced the promotion of Cliff Cooper to Executive Vice President / Food, Agribusiness & Diversified Industries President, according to a company press release.

Cooper has more than 35 years of banking experience in food and agribusiness sectors. He has led Five Star Bank's Food, Agribusiness & Diversified Industries vertical since 2025, providing services to clients in production agriculture, wholesale distribution, retail, manufacturing, food processing, and food distribution.

"Farmers, ranchers, and agricultural businesses operate in a world of complexity, where timing, market conditions, and seasonality shape every decision," Cooper said in the release. "There is no greater purpose than supporting the businesses that feed and sustain our communities."

In his new role, Cooper will continue to lead the strategic direction of Five Star Bank's agribusiness operations and work to expand the bank's presence across food supply chain sectors while developing client relationships in California and other markets.

James Beckwith, President and CEO of Five Star, said Cooper's leadership has been instrumental in the growth of the agribusiness vertical. "His deep industry knowledge combined with his strong client relationships have positioned Five Star Bank for long-term success," Beckwith stated.

Five Star Bancorp is a bank holding company based in Rancho Cordova, California, operating through its subsidiary Five Star Bank. The bank operates nine branches in Northern California.

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