Company: FSBC
Filing Date: 2025-04-02
Form Type: DEF 14A
Source: 0001275168-25-000056
Chunk: 21

Company: FIVE STAR BANCORP
Filing Date: 2025-04-02
Form: DEF 14A
Chunk 21
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 and will have no effect on the outcome of the election of directors. In the event that any of the persons nominated for election should be unable to serve as a director, it is intended that the proxy will be voted for the election of such substitute nominee, if any, as shall be designated by the board of directors. The board of directors has no reason to believe that any of the persons named below will be unable to serve if elected. Additional nominations for directors may only be made by complying with the nomination procedures which are set forth herein and in the Company’s Bylaws.

The following is a brief discussion of the background and experience of our directors, each of whom have been nominated for election as a director at the meeting. Except as otherwise indicated, the occupation listed has been such person’s principal occupation for at least the last five years.

Robert T. Perry-Smith

Mr. Perry-Smith, age 77, has been a director since 2020. Mr. Perry-Smith serves as Board Chairperson, a position he has held since 2023. Mr. Perry-Smith previously served as Vice Chairperson of the board of directors from 2022 through 2023. Mr. Perry-Smith founded and served as Chief Executive Officer of Perry-Smith LLP, a regional accounting and consulting firm that provided professional services throughout California and to numerous industries, including the banking industry. Upon his retirement in 2013, Mr. Perry-Smith concluded his 40 year career as a Certified Public Accountant, having served as a partner and executive at both the national and regional levels. Throughout his career, he was responsible for the delivery of professional services to both public and private companies, including annual audits and management consulting services. With an industry specialization in banking, he also participated in regulatory compliance examinations, capital structure augmentation, and numerous mergers and acquisitions. Mr. Perry-Smith has been a frequent speaker at various banking industry conferences, including the California Bankers Association. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (retired) and the California Society of CPAs. His previous board experience includes Racor Industries, The Sutter Club (past President), Presidio Bank, Sierra Vista Bank (Chairman), and the Perry-Smith Foundation. Mr. Perry-Smith is the Chairperson of the Audit Committee and a member of the Governance and Nominating Committee. We believe Mr. Perry-Smith’s experience in accounting and management qualify him to serve on our board of directors.

Randall E. Reynoso

Mr. Reynoso, age 67,