First Northern Bank is proud to announce that President and Chief Executive Officer Jeremiah Smith has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Sierra College Foundation.

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Jeremiah Z. Smith, President & Chief Executive Officer

The Sierra College Foundation supports student success and educational advancement through scholarships, programs, and community partnerships that help create opportunities for students throughout the region. As a member of the Board of Directors, Smith will help support the Foundation’s mission to expand access to higher education and strengthen workforce development initiatives across the communities it serves.

“I’m honored to join the Sierra College Foundation Board of Directors,” said Smith. “Education creates opportunity, strengthens communities, and helps shape the future workforce. I look forward to supporting the Foundation’s important work and collaborating with fellow board members to help students achieve their goals.”

Under Smith’s leadership, First Northern Bank has remained focused on investing in the communities it serves through financial education, local partnerships, and philanthropic support. His appointment further reflects the organization’s dedication to community engagement and regional growth.

“We are excited to welcome Jeremiah to the Board,” said Ed Bonner, Sierra College Foundation President. “His leadership experience, commitment to community service, and passion for supporting educational opportunities will be a tremendous asset to the Foundation.”

About First Northern Bank

First Northern Bank is an independent community bank that specializes in relationship banking. The Bank, headquartered in Solano County since 1910, serves Solano, Yolo, Sacramento, Placer, Colusa, and Glenn counties, as well as the west slope of El Dorado County. Experts are available in small business, commercial, real estate, and agribusiness lending, as well as mortgage loans. The Bank is an SBA Preferred Lender. Real estate mortgage and small-business loan officers are available by appointment at any of the Bank’s 14 branches, including Dixon, Davis, West Sacramento, Fairfield, Vacaville, Winters, Woodland, Sacramento, Roseville, Auburn, Rancho Cordova, Colusa, Willows, and Orland. Non-FDIC insured Investment and Brokerage Services are also available at every branch location. First Northern Bank is rated as a Veribanc “Green-3 Star Blue Ribbon” Bank and a “5-Star Superior” Bank by Bauer Financial for the earnings period ended December 31, 2025 (www.veribanc.com) and (www.bauerfinancial.com). For additional information, please visit thatsmybank.com or call (707) 678-7742. Member FDIC. Equal Housing Lender.

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