Five Star Bancorp Names Lydia Ramirez as Chief External Affairs Officer

RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., Sept. 14, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Five Star Bancorp, a California-based bank holding company, has appointed Lydia Ramirez as Executive Vice President and Chief External Affairs Officer. This new role, created to deepen the bank's community commitment, will ensure that local priorities inform Five Star's services, investments, and growth strategies across California.

Ramirez will lead the bank's external affairs strategy, serving as a direct link between Five Star, its clients, and community partners. Her mandate is to listen to local voices, identify evolving needs, and translate those insights into responsive partnerships and meaningful actions. This appointment underscores Five Star's belief that responsible growth begins with understanding and being accountable to the communities it serves.

James Beckwith, President and CEO of Five Star, stated, "Our commitment to community must be visible in how we listen, where we invest, and how we act. Creating this role and appointing a trusted professional like Lydia puts expertise, leadership, and accountability behind that commitment."

With nearly two decades of senior-level banking experience, Ramirez brings a wealth of knowledge to her new role. Her experience includes strategic operations, sales management, client advocacy, and team leadership. She is also deeply involved in various community organizations, including the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Capital Black Chamber of Commerce, and United Way California Capital Region.

Ramirez's leadership has been widely recognized. She has been honored by the Sacramento Business Journal, Women Who Mean Business, and the Sacramento Bee, among others. Her contributions to the community have earned her awards such as the Champion Latina Estrella Award from the Sacramento Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Minerva Empresaria Award from the California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.

Five Star Bancorp, headquartered in Rancho Cordova, operates through its wholly owned banking subsidiary, Five Star Bank, with ten branches in California. The bank has recently expanded to Lodi, Southern California, and Walnut Creek, solidifying its growing footprint across the state.

The appointment of Ramirez as Chief External Affairs Officer follows a series of expansions for Five Star Bank over the past year. As the bank continues to grow, Ramirez's experience and community relationships are expected to play a crucial role in understanding local priorities and driving meaningful action.

In a statement, Ramirez expressed her enthusiasm for the new role, saying, "I am honored to join Five Star Bancorp at this exciting time. My goal is to ensure that the bank's strategies and actions are deeply rooted in the communities we serve, fostering meaningful partnerships and driving positive change."

Five Star Bancorp's commitment to community engagement and its strategic appointments reflect the bank's dedication to responsible growth and sustainable development in the regions it serves.