Exchange Bank Announces Promotion of Nick Bongiorno to Assistant Vice President, Marin Branch Manager

SAN RAFAEL, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Exchange Bank (OTC: EXSR) is pleased to announce the promotion of Nick Bongiorno to Assistant Vice President - Branch Manager of the new Exchange Bank Marin Branch, a full-service location that recently expanded to serve Marin County. Nick brings nearly 15 years of experience managing teams and delivering exceptional customer service across the retail and banking industries. In his new role, Nick will oversee daily operations, lead the branch team, and continue expanding the bank’s commitment to personalized financial services for Marin County clients.

Nick gained his first experience in banking supporting systems and customer relationships. Previously, working as a Customer Service Representative for Exchange Bank’s St. Francis and Sonoma Branches, reflected his dedication to customer service, operational excellence, and team development.

Nick says, “I love people and I am passionate about supporting their financial success. I am also excited to be part of this expansion project, growing in a market that has tremendous potential and being able to demonstrate how impactful a true community bank can be in a region.”

Nick is passionate about supporting organizations that bridge the gap for underserved community members. He is an avid supporter of United Way, the Boys & Girls Clubs, and Big Brothers Big Sisters. Nick is a graduate of San Jose State University, where he earned a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing and Economics.

“Nick brings tremendous leadership experience and a genuine passion for helping people,” said Jaimie Galeano, Senior Vice President, Retail Banking. “With nearly 15 years of managing teams and serving customers, he will be a strong asset to our customers and the Marin community. His commitment to providing thoughtful financial solutions and building lasting relationships makes him an ideal leader for this branch.”

About Exchange Bank

Headquartered in Sonoma County and founded in 1890, Exchange Bank is a full-service community bank with assets over $3.30 billion. The Bank offers a comprehensive range of personal and business banking services including personal and business financing, and Trust and Investment Management services. Exchange Bank serves customers through 19 retail branches across the North Bay and Roseville, along with Trust & Investment Management offices located in Santa Rosa, Roseville, Marin County, and Silicon Valley.

Exchange Bank’s long-standing legacy of financial leadership and community support is grounded in its core values of commitment, respect, integrity, and teamwork. The Bank is known for its people—professionals who care deeply about their customers, their colleagues, and the communities where they live and work.

Exchange Bank is a 20-time recipient of the North Bay Business Journal’s Best Places to Work award and a 14-time winner of Best Bank of Sonoma County in the Press Democrat Readers’ Choice Awards (2025). Additional honors include Best Consumer Bank by NorthBay biz Magazine’s Best of the North Bay readers’ poll and Best Local Bank by The Petaluma Argus-Courier People’s Choice Awards (2025). Exchange Bank also received the 2025 San Francisco Business Times Corporate Philanthropy Award, and Bohemian Magazine’s Best of the North Bay 2025 named the Bank both Best Business Bank and Best Consumer Bank.

In 2026, Exchange Bank earned national recognition as one of America’s Best Regional Banks by Newsweek.

For more information, visit www.exchangebank.com.

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