Five Star Bancorp (NASDAQ: FSBC), the parent company of Five Star Bank, announced on Wednesday the promotion of Cliff Cooper to Executive Vice President and Food, Agribusiness & Diversified Industries President, strengthening the bank’s leadership team as it expands its presence in the agricultural banking sector.
Cooper, who has more than 35 years of banking experience focused on food and agribusiness industries, will continue overseeing the bank’s specialized agribusiness division while taking on broader executive responsibilities.
Since 2025, Cooper has led Five Star Bank’s Food, Agribusiness & Diversified Industries business unit, which provides financial services and banking solutions to clients across production agriculture, food processing, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, retail operations, and food distribution networks.
In his expanded role, Cooper will be responsible for guiding the strategic direction of the division and supporting the bank’s efforts to deepen relationships throughout the food supply chain. The bank said it plans to continue growing its presence across California’s agricultural markets while pursuing opportunities in related industries.
The promotion reflects Five Star Bank’s continued focus on the agribusiness sector, a key component of the California economy and a strategic growth area for the institution.
Cooper has built a career specializing in agricultural finance and commercial banking, working closely with farmers, ranchers, food producers, and agribusiness operators. His experience spans multiple segments of the agricultural industry, including crop production, livestock operations, food manufacturing, and distribution services.
Five Star Bank said Cooper’s leadership has played an important role in the development and growth of its Food, Agribusiness & Diversified Industries platform over the past year.
The bank views the agribusiness sector as a long-term opportunity as agricultural businesses increasingly seek specialized financial solutions tailored to the unique challenges of seasonal operations, commodity price fluctuations, and evolving market conditions.
Management said the promotion demonstrates the company’s commitment to supporting the food and agribusiness economy while investing in leadership capable of driving future growth.
Five Star Bancorp operates through Five Star Bank, providing commercial banking products and services to businesses, professionals, entrepreneurs, and agricultural clients throughout California.
The leadership change takes effect immediately.
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