Bank of the Sierra was founded in 1977. Our founding President and Chief Executive Officer James C. Holly, still serves as President and Chief Executive Officer today. Over the years, our market has expanded to include Tulare, Kern, Kings, and Fresno Counties. We are the largest community bank headquartered in California's Heartland. Through sound banking practices and financial strength, the bank has enjoyed unprecedented growth during its 32-year history. Bank of the Sierra proudly holds the highest Green/Three Stars safety rating, for the 1st Quarter of 2009, in the eight level rating system awarded by the nationally recognized VERIBANC Inc. bank rating service.