QUINCY, California, Oct. 22, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Plumas Bancorp (Nasdaq: PLBC), the holding company for Plumas Bank, announced today that Richard Belstock will retire from his position as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Plumas Bancorp and Plumas Bank effective January 1, 2027. The Board of Directors has appointed Kelsey Cassinelli, currently Senior Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer, to succeed Mr. Belstock as Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Principal Financial Officer effective the same date.

Following his retirement as Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Belstock will continue with Plumas Bank as Special Assistant to the President. In this role, he will support the President and the Bank's executive management team during the leadership transition and on other matters as requested. Mr. Belstock has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Plumas Bancorp and Plumas Bank since 2011.

"Rick has provided dedicated financial leadership to Plumas Bancorp and Plumas Bank, and we appreciate his many contributions to the organization," said Andy Ryback, President and Chief Executive Officer. "We are also pleased that Rick has agreed to remain with the Bank in a continuing role and provide support during this transition."

Ms. Cassinelli currently serves as Senior Vice President and Principal Accounting Officer of Plumas Bancorp and Plumas Bank. She is a member of the Company's finance leadership team and has responsibilities relating to accounting and financial reporting. Prior to joining Plumas Bancorp and Plumas Bank in April, 2026, she held various positions at KPMG LLP since 2016, most recently serving as a senior manager specializing in financial reporting, audit leadership and complex regulatory matters.

Mr. Ryback continued, "Kelsey has demonstrated strong accounting and financial reporting expertise and a thorough understanding of our organization. The Board and management team are confident in her ability to assume the Chief Financial Officer role and help lead the Company forward."

About Plumas Bancorp

Plumas Bancorp is the bank holding company for Plumas Bank, a full-service community bank serving customers in Northern California and Northern Nevada.

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