American River Bankshares announced that Loren E. Hunter, Executive Vice President and Chief Credit Officer of the Registrant, American River Bankshares notified the company on January 3, 2018 of his voluntary resignation to be effective as of January, 2018. The Company intends to promptly conduct a review of candidates for the position of Chief Credit Officer and until such time a Chief Credit Officer is hired, Marie A. Crayne will serve as the Interim Chief Credit Officer. Ms. Crayne has been with the company since 2009 and currently serves as its Vice President and Chief Underwriter.