Sierra Bancorp, the holding company for Bank of the Sierra, announced Michael Olague will assume the position of Executive Vice President, Chief Banking Officer of Sierra Bancorp and the Bank, on January 1, 2015. In his new role, Olague will lead the Bank's team of Market Presidents, oversee branch loan and deposit growth objectives, and work closely with the Board and President to assist in merger and acquisition activities. Prior to this promotion, Olague held the position of Senior Vice President and Area Manager for Bank of the Sierra'sBakersfield and Delano markets.

As an active member of the Bakersfield community, Olague currently sits on the boards of the Boys and Girls Club, San Joaquin Hospital Foundation, Kern County Cancer Fund, Mid-State Development Corporation, and the CSUB Business School Advisory Board.