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David L. Payne (70) is Chairman, President & CEO of Westamerica Bancorporation. He was appointed Chairman in 1988 and CEO in 1989. Mr. Payne is Chairman of the Executive Committee and is a member of the Compliance Committee. Mr. Payne is also Chairman, President & CEO of Westamerica Bank. He brings to the Board strong leadership and a vision for the future. He has a thorough knowledge of the banking industry, manages regulatory and business development issues, and has extensive financial and accounting expertise. Mr. Payne possesses excellent management, strategic development and business skills. Mr. Payne has successfully negotiated and led the Company through many mergers including: John Muir National Bank, Napa Valley Bancorporation, PV Financial, CapitolBank - Sacramento, North Bay Bancorp, ValliCorp Holdings, First Counties Bank, Kerman State Bank, Redwood Empire Bancorp, County Bank, and Sonoma Valley Bank. Mr. Payne also manages his family printing, publishing and cable television business.

Brian Donohoe (44) is Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer of the Company. Mr. Donohoe joined Westamerica Bancorporation in 1999 and has held a variety of positions in the Banking Division and the Operations and Systems Division, most recently, Vice President and Manager of Business Services until 2018.

Anela M. Jonas (52) is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective June 2024. Ms. Jonas is a California licensed Certified Public Accountant (inactive) who has performed a variety of responsibilities in the Company's Finance and Administration Division for fourteen years, including serving as Controller.

Russell W. Rizzardi (70) is Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Administrator of Westamerica Bank. Mr. Rizzardi joined Westamerica Bank in 2007. He has been in the banking industry since 1979 and was previously with Wells Fargo Bank and U.S. Bank.

Robert Baker (61) is Senior Vice President, Banking Division Manager of Westamerica Bank. Mr. Baker joined Westamerica Bank in 1995 through the Bank's acquisition of Pacific Valley National Bank. He later served as Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing Director with County Bank and rejoined Westamerica in 2009. He has been in the banking industry since 1985 and has held various positions in branch banking, lending and marketing.

Michele Hassid (63) is Principal at Macias, Gini & O'Connell LLP, an accounting firm. Ms. Hassid serves as the Chair of the Audit Committee and is a member of the Compliance Committee, Executive Committee, and the Nominating Committee. Ms. Hassid has been designated as an Audit Committee financial expert. Ms. Hassid joined Eckhoff and Company in 1990, and served as Managing Partner from 2013 until 2022, when the Company merged into Macias, Gini & O'Connell LLP. Ms. Hassid assists clients with financial and operational needs. Ms. Hassid graduated with honors from San Francisco State University with a B.A. in Accounting and is a graduate of the San Rafael Leadership Institute. She holds a CPA certificate and a CGMA certification. Ms. Hassid has memberships with AICPA, CALCPA, is the Treasurer of the Marin Leadership Foundation and is a finance committee member for Congregation Ner Tamid in San Francisco.

Melanie Martella Chiesa (59) is an optometrist in private practice at Ceres Eye Care in Ceres, California. Dr. Martella Chiesa is Chair of the Employee Benefits and Compensation Committee, a member of the Loan and Investment Committee, and Compliance Committee. Dr. Martella Chiesa is a lifelong resident of Hughson, California where she is a partner in her family's walnut and almond farming operations. She is an owner and board member of Martella Farms, Inc., Ag Commodities, Grower Direct Nut, Inc., ARK Development and Nutty Gourmet Nut Company. Dr. Martella Chiesa is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley, where she received her Doctor of Optometry degree. Dr. Martella Chiesa also received Bachelor of Science degrees in food science and nutrition, functional biology and visual sciences. Dr. Martella Chiesa is passionate about local community and philanthropy. She, along with her husband, founded the Ciara Chiesa Circle of Hope Fund. Melanie is also a past Director of the Stanislaus Community Foundation, chaired their Board, Executive Governance, and Scholarship Committee and continues to serve on the Asset Development and Governance Committees, as well as the Leadership in Education & Ag Fund. Dr. Martella Chiesa also served as a trustee for the Gallo Center for the Arts.

Alisa Belew (41) is a Director and commercial real estate agent with Newmark in San Rafael, California. Ms. Belew is a member of the Loan and Investment Committee and the Employee Benefits and Compensation Committee. Ms. Belew was appointed to the Board in October 2023. Ms. Belew joined Newmark in 2010 and specializes in leasing and sales of commercial properties in Marin and Sonoma counties. She is a dedicated, top performing real estate agent with a proven record of producing results for her clients. Ms. Belew advises clients on stabilization strategies and provides relevant market data. She prepares budgets, projections and competitive sets and advises on market trends. She specializes in managing the transaction process and all aspects of the marketing campaign, including preparing market reports, facilitating tours, contract negotiations, due diligence oversight and execution through the closing process. Ms. Belew is the fifth generation to teach Irish dancing through her family's school, The Healy School of Irish Dance.

Inez Wondeh - Director since 2021 Inez Wondeh (58) is the Chief Executive Officer of BASS Medical Group, based in Walnut Creek, California since 2017, and since 2021 has also served as California Market President of BASS Privia Management Company of California, LLC. She is a member of the Audit Committee, the Employee Benefits and Compensation Committee, and the Loan and Investment Committee. Ms. Wondeh joined BASS in 2015 as Chief Operating Officer and has over 25 years of healthcare executive leadership experience. During her tenure, she has played a central role in executing key growth and transformational initiatives across the organization. Her leadership has driven the development of a comprehensive cancer center, imaging center, laboratory services, and urgent care operations, and three surgery centers, significantly expanding BASS's clinical and operational footprint to 125 locations across Northern and Southern California. Ms. Wondeh provides executive leadership and long-term growth strategies across operations, banking and financial oversight, healthcare technology, governance, compliance, and is recognized for fostering high performance and organizational alignment. She holds a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Public Administration and Health Services Administration from the University of San Francisco. She is currently a candidate for a Doctor of Business Administration degree, expected May 2027, at Saint Mary's College of California, Moraga. In addition to her role at BASS, Ms. Wondeh is the Founder and Chairwoman of the Ngozi Educational and Healthcare Foundation, a nonprofit organization providing education and healthcare services to children in rural Liberia, West Africa. In October 2026, the Foundation is expected to complete a 10,000-square-foot medical clinic to serve the people of Liberian. Ms. Wondeh is also the Co-Founder of MiPHR, a mobile health (mHealth) technology start-up focused on the prevention and management of diabetes and other chronic diseases through provider partnerships and scalable digital solutions.

Martin Camsey (65) was the Chief Financial Officer at O'Gara Coach Company from October 2020 to April 2022 and has over 35 years' experience in the retail automobile business, including positions from Controller to Vice President/CFO and board member. Prior to that, Mr. Camsey was with Price Waterhouse for five years. Mr. Camsey retired in 2022. Mr. Camsey is a member of the Audit Committee and the Employee Benefits and Compensation Committee. Mr. Camsey is a member of the AICPA and California Society of CPA's. Mr. Camsey earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Business Administration/Accounting from CSU Sacramento and is a Certified Public Accountant (inactive) in the State of California. Mr. Camsey has served on numerous nonprofit boards and organizations including: Junior Achievement, Salvation Army, Sacramento Children's Museum, Stanford Home for Children, KVIE Public Television and Dignity Health Sacramento Service Area Hospital Community Board.

Mr. Carter Welch, appointed as Independent Director effective February 26, 2026. Mr. Welch has more than 25 years of experience in Marketing and Business Strategy.