Five Star Bank’s CEO James Beckwith named Sacramentan of the Year

Core Points - James Beckwith, President and CEO of Five Star Bancorp, has been named Sacramentan of the Year by the Sacramento Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce for his two decades of leadership and community investment [1][2] - Under Beckwith's leadership, Five Star Bank has received multiple awards, including the Sacramento Business Journal's Corporate Champion of the Year and the Greater Sacramento Economic Council's Sustainability Award [3] - Five Star Bank has expanded its operations into San Francisco's Financial District in 2024 and Walnut Creek in 2025, enhancing its business banking services [5] Company Achievements - Five Star Bank has been recognized as one of S&P Global Market Intelligence's Top 3 Best-Performing Community Banks in the nation, with assets between $3 billion and $10 billion [7] - The bank received the 2024 Raymond James Community Bankers Cup and was listed among Piper Sandler's Sm-All Stars for 2023 and 2024 [7] - In 2025, Five Star Bank ranked 4 among U.S. banks with assets less than $5 billion by Bank Director Magazine's RankingBanking [7] Community Involvement - Beckwith has significantly supported non-profit organizations in the Greater Sacramento Region, including Saint John's Program for Real Change and Sacramento Regional Conservation Corps [4] - The bank has invested in local educational institutions, such as Cristo Rey High School and Capital College & Career Academy, to foster the next generation of leaders [4] - Beckwith serves on several boards, including the Greater Sacramento Economic Council and the California Bankers Association, advocating for economic development [4]