SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Form 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 27, 2005
SIERRA BANCORP
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| California | 000-33063 | 33-0937517 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) |
(Commission File No.) | (I.R.S. Employee Identification No.) |
86 North Main Street, Porterville, CA 93257
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code)
(559) 782-4900
(Registrant’s telephone number including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report) Not applicable
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Item 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS; APPOINTMENT OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS
Sierra Bancorp’s Chief Operating Officer, Kenneth E. Goodwin, has notified the Company of his intention to retire at the end of 2005. Pursuant to the Company’s succession plan, at the time of Mr. Goodwin’s retirement the Chief Operating Officer position will be transitioned into a new executive-level position titled Chief Banking Officer. The primary responsibilities of the Chief Banking Officer will include business development activities, overall branch administration, and branch expansion. The Company has commenced a search for qualified candidates for the Chief Banking Officer position, with an initial focus on internal candidates.
Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c) Exhibits
| Exhibit Number |
Description | |
| 99.1 | Press Release dated July 27, 2005 |
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| SIERRA BANCORP | ||||
| Dated: July 27, 2005 | By: | /s/ Kenneth R. Taylor | ||
| Kenneth R. Taylor | ||||
| Senior Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | ||||