Press Releases March 26, 2026

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. Elects New Director

Auburn National Bancorporation expands board with industry-expert Jeff Evans.

By Hana Yamamoto AUBN
Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. Elects New Director
AUBN

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. has expanded its Board of Directors to include Jeff Evans, who brings over 30 years of experience in property management, construction, and real estate. Evans is also nominated for reelection at the upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders. The company and its subsidiary, AuburnBank, operate primarily in East Alabama with assets around $1 billion.

Key Points

  • The Board of Directors expanded to 12 members with the addition of Jeff Evans.
  • Jeff Evans brings extensive experience in property management, construction, and commercial real estate relevant to the bank's regional markets.
  • The company is preparing for its Annual Meeting of Shareholders scheduled for May 12, 2026.

AUBURN, Ala., March 26, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: AUBN), the parent company of AuburnBank (the “Bank”), announced that their Boards of Directors had been expanded to 12 persons and that Jeff Evans was elected today as director of both the Company and the Bank. Mr. Evans was also nominated for reelection as a director at the Company’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held May 12, 2026.

“We are pleased to have Mr. Evans join our team of directors,” said Robert W. Dumas, Chairman of the Company and the Bank. “His extensive experience in property management, construction and real estate in our markets will bring valuable knowledge and insight to the board,” stated Mr. Dumas.

Mr. Evans, 56, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of both Evans Realty, a property management company specializing in multi-family apartment communities, and J & L Contractors, a commercial construction company. Mr. Evans has served in these roles since 2021 and 1998, respectively, and has been with both companies since 1994, bringing over 30 years of experience in commercial real estate and construction.

Mr. Evans holds a bachelor’s degree in Building Science from Auburn University and resides in Auburn with his wife and two children.

About Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc.

Auburn National Bancorporation, Inc. (the “Company”) is the parent company of AuburnBank (the “Bank”), with total assets of approximately $1.0 billion. The Bank is an Alabama state-chartered bank that is a member of the Federal Reserve System, which has operated continuously since 1907. Both the Company and the Bank are headquartered in Auburn, Alabama. The Bank conducts its business in East Alabama, including Lee County and surrounding areas. The Bank operates seven full-service branches in Auburn, Opelika, Valley, and Notasulga, Alabama. The Bank also operates a loan production office in Phenix City, Alabama. Additional information about the Company and the Bank may be found by visiting www.auburnbank.com.

For additional information, contact:
David A. Hedges
President and CEO
(334) 821-9200


Risks

  • Potential challenges in integrating board members' strategies with existing management vision could affect decision-making.
  • Local economic fluctuations in East Alabama, where the bank operates, may impact its asset quality and loan performance.
  • Dependency on regional real estate and construction markets which could be volatile and impact the bank's financial stability.

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