JAMES C. HOLLY - Corporate Board Profile

SIERRA BANCORP

Filing Date	Source Excerpt
2007-04-27	James C. Holly President, Chief Executive Officer President and Chief Executive Officer, Bank of the Sierra
2010-04-28	Mr. Holly received both a BBA and an MBA degree from the University of Wisconsin. He started management training with United California Bank, now Wells Fargo Bank, and has been President and CEO of Bank of the Sierra since its inception.
2011-04-27	James C. Holly is a founding Director as well as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank, and has served in those same capacities for the Company since its formation in 2000. He was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin and received both a BBA and an MBA degree from the University of Wisconsin. Following his active duty in the U.S. Army he started management training with United California Bank, now Wells Fargo Bank.
2012-04-27	James C. Holly is a founding Director as well as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank, and has served in those same capacities for the Company since its formation in 2000. He was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin and received both a BBA and an MBA degree from the University of Wisconsin. Following his active duty in the U.S. Army he started management training with United California Bank, now Wells Fargo Bank. After ten years as a Branch Manager, Mr. Holly left United California Bank and joined in the effort to organize Bank of the Sierra of which he has been President and CEO since its inception in 1977.
2014-04-24	He was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin and received both a BBA and an MBA degree from the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Holly is also a graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University and served as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army. He began his banking career with United California Bank, now Wells Fargo Bank.
2016-04-28	Mr. Holly is also a graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University and served as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army. He began his banking career with United California Bank, now Wells Fargo Bank.
2018-04-19	Mr. Holly received both a BBA and an MBA degree from the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Holly is also a graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University. He began his banking career with United California Bank.
2020-04-16	James C. Holly is a founding Director and Vice Chairman of the Board of both the Bank and Sierra Bancorp, and currently serves as a member of all Board Committees. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank and Sierra Bancorp from their formations in 1977 and 2000, respectively, until January 1, 2014, when Mr. McPhaill was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of both entities. Mr. Holly continued to serve as Chief Executive Officer of both entities until he retired on March 31, 2015 and was appointed Vice Chairman of the Board effective April 1, 2015. He was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin and received both a BBA and an MBA degree from the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Holly is also a graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University and served as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army (Armor). He began his banking career with United California Bank, now Wells Fargo Bank. After 10 years as a branch manager, Mr. Holly left United California Bank and joined in the effort to organize Bank of the Sierra of which he served as President and Chief Executive Officer from its inception in 1977 until January 1, 2014, and served as Chief Executive Officer until his retirement in March 2015.
2022-04-15	He was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin and received both a BBA and an MBA degree from the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Holly is also a graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University.
2024-04-09	James C. Holly is a founding Director and Vice Chairman of the Board of both the Bank and Sierra Bancorp, and currently serves as a member of the Finance and Sustainability and Credit Committees. He served as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Bank and Sierra Bancorp from their formations in 1977 and 2000, respectively, until January 1, 2014, when Mr. McPhaill was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer of both entities. Mr. Holly continued to serve as Chief Executive Officer of both entities until he retired on March 31, 2015 and was appointed Vice Chairman of the Board effective April 1, 2015. He was born and raised in Racine, Wisconsin and received both a BBA and an MBA degree from the University of Wisconsin. Mr. Holly is also a graduate of the Southwestern Graduate School of Banking at Southern Methodist University and served as a Commissioned Officer in the U.S. Army (Armor). He began his banking career with United California Bank, now Wells Fargo Bank. After 10 years as a branch manager, Mr. Holly left United California Bank and joined in the effort to organize Bank of the Sierra of which he served as President and Chief Executive Officer from its inception in 1977 until January 1, 2014, and served as Chief Executive Officer until his retirement in March 2015. He is a current director of the Sequoia Parks Conservancy, a philanthropic and educational organization, and a director of River Island Country Club. Mr. Holly was selected as a nominee by the Board because of his leadership capabilities; his long tenure and strong track record as President and CEO of the Bank; his deep understanding of bank lending, operations, and financial management resulting from his banking background; his extensive network in the banking industry; his knowledge of the local economy; and his involvement in the local community.