West Coast Community Bank Chief Banking Officer Jon Sisk Elected Chair of American Bankers Association Community Bankers Council

SANTA CRUZ, Calif., Oct. 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- West Coast Community Bank (WCCB) announces the American Bankers Association (ABA) has elected Jon Sisk, WCCB executive vice president and chief banking officer, chair of its Community Bankers Council (CBC) for the 2025-2026 association year.

CBC members are presidents and CEOs from banks across the country. This group meets in person twice a year to shape strategies around government relations, emerging trends in banking and competitive priorities. Their insights help guide the ABA on key issues affecting community banks. As chair of the Council, Sisk will lead these efforts and represent the collective voice of its members—advocating on Capitol Hill, speaking at industry events and participating in high-level leadership discussions.

"Community banks are the backbone of local economies, and their success is deeply tied to the well-being of the communities they serve," Sisk said. "It's a privilege to lead the Community Bankers Council and work alongside dedicated bank leaders from across the country. Together, we'll champion the unique role of community banks and ensure they have the tools and support needed to thrive in today's evolving regulatory landscape."

"Jon's extensive experience in community banking and leadership will be a valuable asset to the CBC and to our industry as a whole," said Krista Snelling, chairman and CEO. "We're proud to have Jon representing West Coast Community Bank and the best interests of community banking on a national level."

Read the full announcement from the ABA here: https://bit.ly/3Iu38DP .

ABOUT THE AMERICAN BANKERS ASSOCIATION
The American Bankers Association is the voice of the nation's $25 trillion banking industry, which is composed of small, regional and large banks that together employ approximately 2.1 million people, safeguard $19.7 trillion in deposits and extend $13.1 trillion in loans.

ABOUT WEST COAST COMMUNITY BANK
Founded in 2004, West Coast Community Bank (formerly Santa Cruz County Bank and its division, 1st Capital Bank) is the wholly owned subsidiary of West Coast Community Bancorp, a bank holding company. The Bank is a top-rated, locally operated and full-service community bank headquartered in Santa Cruz, Calif. with branches in Aptos, Capitola, Cupertino, King City, Monterey, Salinas, San Luis Obispo, Santa Cruz, Scotts Valley and Watsonville. West Coast Community Bank is distinguished from "big banks" by its relationship-based service, problem-solving focus and direct access to decision makers. The Bank is a leading SBA lender in Santa Cruz County and Silicon Valley. As a full-service bank, West Coast Community Bank offers competitive deposit and lending solutions for businesses and individuals; including business loans, lines of credit, commercial real estate financing, construction lending, asset-based lending, agricultural loans, SBA and USDA government guaranteed loans, credit cards, merchant services, remote deposit capture, mobile and online banking, bill payment and treasury management. True to its community roots, West Coast Community Bank has supported regional well-being by actively participating in and donating to local nonprofit organizations. Visit wccb.com for more information.

SOURCE West Coast Community Bank