The Board of Directors of United Security Bancshares, the parent company of United Security Bank (the “Bank”) announced the appointment of Jay Gill to the Company's and Bank's Boards of Directors effective June 7, 2023. Jay is a successful business owner, is actively involved in local community, and will serve as an excellent resource for both the Board and management of the Company. Jay has already demonstrated his confidence in and commitment to vision and mission by accumulating over 1 million shares of the Company's common stock.

Jay Gill is the President and CEO of Gill Automotive Group. In addition, he has agricultural interests in central California. Jay is a graduate of California State University, Fresno where he received a bachelor's degree in engineering.

Jay currently serves on the boards of directors of Mid-Valley Water, Cen-Cal SBA, Chrysler Minority Dealer Association, and Ford Minority Dealer Association.