Five Star Bancorp (Nasdaq: FSBC) announced on September 14, 2026, that it has appointed Lydia Ramirez to the newly created position of Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer. The filing indicates that Ms. Ramirez previously served as Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of the company.
In a separate press release accompanying the filing, the company described the new role as a dedicated leadership position designed to support Five Star’s commitment to its communities across California. The company stated that Ms. Ramirez will lead the bank’s enterprise-wide external affairs strategy and serve as a direct connection between the bank, its clients, and community partners.
Five Star Bancorp operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank. The bank has ten branches in California and has recently expanded its footprint to Lodi, Southern California, and Walnut Creek.
Ms. Ramirez brings nearly two decades of senior-level banking experience. The company noted that she currently serves on the boards of several organizations, including the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Capital Black Chamber of Commerce, United Way California Capital Region, and the Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services. She also serves on the advisory boards of the Sacramento State University College of Business Advisory Council and Creciente, a Latinx leadership program.
Regarding the executive leadership structure, the filing states that effective September 14, 2026, Heather Luck, who serves as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will assume oversight of the Company’s Operations function in addition to her existing responsibilities. Ms. Luck will continue to serve as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The filing notes that there are no arrangements or understandings between Ms. Luck and any other person pursuant to which she has assumed oversight of the Company’s Operations function, and there are no family relationships between Ms. Luck and any director or executive officer of the Company.
