---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001558370-25-009097"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "BSRR"
cik: "0001130144"
company_name: "SIERRA BANCORP"
filed_at: "2025-07-07T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-18T09:15:05.574456+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Sierra Bancorp appoints William Wade II as EVP and COO effective July 7, 2025

## Summary
- William Wade II appointed EVP and Chief Operations Officer, effective July 7, 2025.
- Employment agreement through Dec 31, 2028; base salary $380,000 plus bonus up to 50%.
- Restricted stock award of $400,000 (20% annual vesting over 5 years) to be granted.
- Severance: 1x base salary for no cause termination, 2x base + max bonus for change of control.
- Relocation reimbursement up to $30,000 including up to 90 days temporary housing.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001558370-25-009097
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: BSRR
- cik: 0001130144
- company_name: SIERRA BANCORP
- filed_at: 2025-07-07T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130144/000155837025009097/0001558370-25-009097-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1130144/000155837025009097/bsrr-20250707x8k.htm

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