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May 3, 2021

River City Bank builds up its board with addition of former Bank of the West executive Paul Duncan

New director brings extensive government, commercial, and investment banking strategy and experience

SACRAMENTO, CA – River City Bank, Sacramento’s premier business bank and one of the region’s fastest growing companies, announced Paul Duncan as the newest member of its Board of Directors. Immediately prior to his recent retirement from Bank of the West, Duncan dedicated the past 15 years to expanding its commercial banking footprint into new geographic markets including Northern California, Nevada, Oregon, Colorado and New York. As a member of the board, Duncan will aid in River City Bank’s continued growth in the Greater Sacramento region and throughout California.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Paul to the board at a time when our home market of Sacramento is strong and the rest of California is expected to build positive momentum as we recover from the pandemic,” said Steve Fleming, President and CEO of River City Bank. “As someone who has worked extensively to advance the commercial banking presence of other banks, Paul has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share as the newest member of our board.”

“On behalf of the entire River City Bank team, we are excited to welcome Paul Duncan to the board,” said Shawn Devlin, chairman of the board at River City Bank. “We expect to gain much from his insights and expertise from his years in the Sacramento market and beyond.”

“Under the expert guidance of Steve Fleming and my colleagues on the board of directors, River City Bank has made substantial progress in expanding its presence to new markets and supporting the Sacramento region,” said Paul Duncan, board member at River City Bank. “Growth strategy is a particular passion of mine, and I look forward to leveraging my experience by contributing to River City Bank’s continued success.”
Immediately prior to his appointment to River City Bank’s board of directors, Duncan served for 15 years as Managing Director for Bank of the West. In that role, he successfully implemented a new division focused on government banking and public finance, while also continuing to work with businesses of all sizes on strategic growth and expansion initiatives. Prior to his work with Bank of the West, Duncan worked in various capacities for several of the largest banks in the Sacramento region and nationwide, including Wells Fargo and Bank of America.

Lightning Round with Paul

Favorite Vacation Spot: Currently the Big Island in Hawaii. Alaska is a very close second.

Best Business Advice: Listen far more than you speak. You learn much more and will make fewer mistakes.

Ideal Saturday: Play tennis for a couple of hours in the morning and then enjoy a quiet afternoon at home before barbecuing.

October 23, 2019

Gary Orr Joins the RCB Board of Directors

Gary Orr is the newest member of River City Bank’s Board of Directors. A third-generation banker with nearly four decades of experience, Gary recently retired from Wells Fargo Bank, where he held a variety of leadership roles over the course of his 32-year tenure. Gary brings extensive experience in Investor Commercial Real Estate lending, having most recently led efforts to build relationships with CRE investors across the United States. Prior to that assignment, Orr led Wells Fargo’s middle-market commercial banking teams for the Central Valley, including the Sacramento, Modesto, Stockton and North Valley Markets. As a member of the board, Gary will provide governance and aid in River City Bank’s continued expansion efforts throughout California.

In addition to commercial real estate, he also has significant expertise in lending to companies in many industry verticals including agriculture, distribution, manufacturing, retailing, transportation, ski resort areas, and wholesaling.

Gary joins RCB at a time when Sacramento’s home market continues to thrive, and its footprint in the Bay Area and Southern California continues to expand. Gary’s extensive experience in many facets of commercial banking makes him a valuable addition to the board. We look forward to pairing his high-level insights with our nimble and client-centered approach to commercial banking.

Gary is a native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and economics from the University of Pittsburgh. He currently sits on several company boards and serves on the boards of three local non-profit organizations including the Society for the Blind, Easter Seals Superior California, and the Capital Region Family Business Center. He is also a Senior Fellow with the Mountain Valley Chapter of American Leadership Forum.

Welcome aboard, Gary!

September 18, 2019

River City Bank adds former Wells Fargo Bank executive Gary Orr as board member

Third-generation banker to contribute industry knowledge and aid in governance

SACRAMENTO, CA – River City Bank, Sacramento’s premier business bank and one of the region’s fastest growing companies, announced Gary Orr as the newest member of its Board of Directors. A third-generation banker with nearly 40 years of experience, Orr recently retired from Wells Fargo Bank, where he held a variety of leadership roles over the course of 32 years. He brings extensive experience in Investor Commercial Real Estate lending, having most recently led efforts to build relationships with CRE investors across the United States. Prior to that assignment, Orr led Wells Fargo’s middle market commercial banking teams for the Central Valley, including the Sacramento, Modesto, Stockton and North Valley Markets. As a member of the board, Orr will aid in River City Bank’s continued expansion efforts throughout California.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Gary to the River City Bank board at a time when our home market in Sacramento is strong and our footprint in the Bay Area and Southern California continues to expand,” said Steve Fleming, President and CEO of River City Bank. “Gary’s extensive experience in many facets of commercial banking make him a valuable addition to the board, and we look forward to pairing his high-level insights with our nimble and client-centered approach to commercial banking.”

“On behalf of the entire River City Bank team, we are excited to welcome Gary Orr to the board,” said Shawn Devlin, chairman of the board at River City Bank. “For nearly four decades, Gary has been instrumental in the success of banks throughout the United States, and we look forward to incorporating his insights as we continue to capitalize on new opportunities for growth.”

“River City Bank is one of the best-run community banks in California, with an enviable record of financial performance, portfolio growth and community leadership,” said Gary Orr, board member at River City Bank. “Having recently retired from one of the nation’s largest banks, I’m intensely interested in learning more about the inner workings of one of the most successful community-based banks, and I look forward to helping the bank expand its business and commercial real estate lending efforts.”

A native of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Orr earned his bachelor’s degree in business administration and economics from the University of Pittsburgh. For the past five years, Orr led a national team of specialized lending professionals as Wells Fargo’s EVP/Division Manager of Investor Commercial Real Estate for Middle Market Banking. In addition to commercial real estate, he also has significant expertise in lending to companies in many industry verticals including agriculture, distribution, manufacturing, retailing, transportation, ski resort areas and wholesaling.

Orr currently sits an independent director on several company boards and serves on the boards of three local non-profit organizations including the Society for the Blind, Easter Seals Superior California and the Capital Region Family Business Center. He is also a Senior Fellow with the Mountain Valley Chapter of American Leadership Forum.

For more information about River City Bank’s Board of Directors, visit RiverCityBank.com/board-of-directors.

May 17, 2016

River City Bank Welcomes Newest Board Member Elaine Lintecum

Talented McClatchy CFO joins River City Bank Board of Directors

SACRAMENTO, CA — May 27, 2016 — River City Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Elaine Lintecum to its board of directors. Lintecum currently serves as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) at The McClatchy Company, a national newspaper and digital news publisher headquartered in Sacramento. Her addition to the River City Bank board signals a continued emphasis on the Bank’s growth and geographic expansion; the Bank experienced 27 percent loan growth in 2015 and recently opened a branch in Walnut Creek – its first Commercial Banking office in the San Francisco Bay Area – while also expanding into Southern California.

“Ms. Lintecum’s extensive experience in accounting, finance, treasury management, and M&A for one of the oldest, largest and most respected newspaper and digital publishers in the U.S. will be a great asset to our board,” said River City Bank President and CEO Steve Fleming. “As River City Bank continues to extend its premier commercial banking services to new markets and gain market share in Sacramento, we will undoubtedly benefit from her leadership in building McClatchy’s reputation on a national stage while remaining deeply connected to the local Sacramento community.”

“On behalf of the board, we are pleased to welcome Elaine Lintecum,” said Shawn Devlin, chairman of the board, River City Bank. “Elaine lives in the community and brings knowledge of Sacramento’s rich history along with a solid understanding of the intricacies of corporate finance on a national scale that will complement River City Bank’s commitment to providing superior financial services locally and in other markets.”

Lintecum received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and Accounting from California State University Chico, and she has played an instrumental role in every major financial development at McClatchy for almost three decades. She is a member of the Mergers and Acquisitions team and serves on the boards of The Seattle Times Co. and Ponderay Newspring Company. Prior to joining McClatchy, Ms. Lintecum was a Certified Public Accountant with Deloitte Haskins & Sells.

Board of Directors, River City Bank

Shawn L. Devlin, chairman of the board, River City Bank; Stephen A. Fleming, president, River City Bank; Michael J. Newell, president, CC&B Holdings, director of business development, HP Hood LLC.; James A. Welch, retired, KPMG partner; Frederick J. Durst, 5th generation Yolo County farmer/rancher; Steve Pleau, president, Future Automotive Group; Ryan Gilbert, Managing Director of Propel Venture Partners and Chairman of Better Finance; Lon Burford, founding partner, Genovese, Burford & Brothers; Elaine Lintecum, CFO, McClatchy.

About the McClatchy Company

The McClatchy Company is a 21st century news and information leader, publisher of iconic brands such as the Miami Herald, The Kansas City Star, The Sacramento Bee, the Charlotte Observer, The (Raleigh) News and Observer and the (Fort Worth) Star-Telegram. McClatchy operates media companies in 28 U.S. markets in 14 states, providing each of its communities with high-quality news and advertising services in a wide array of digital and print formats. McClatchy is headquartered in Sacramento, Calif., and listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol MNI.