New CCO July 2013




    

 UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C.  20549
 
FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) July 18, 2013


Bank of Marin Bancorp
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
 
California
001-33572
20-8859754
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)
(File number)
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
504 Redwood Blvd., Suite 100, Novato, CA
94947
(Address of principal executive office)
(Zip Code)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (415) 763-4520


Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changes since last report)

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Item 8.01 Other Events

On July 18, 2013, the Boards of Director of Bank of Marin Bancorp (NASDAQ: BMRC) and Bank of Marin (collectively the "Bank") have appointed Elizabeth Reizman as the successor Chief Credit Officer ("CCO") upon Kevin Coonan, the current CCO's retirement.
Ms. Reizman, 54, joined Bank of Marin in 1996 as Vice President and Commercial Lender in the Novato branch. She currently heads credit administration at the Bank's headquarters in Novato and will succeed Kevin Coonan as Chief Credit Officer as of November 1, 2013. Beth has had a long and successful career in commercial lending, including time with Crocker Bank, Hibernia Bank and Bank of California. Starting as a commercial lender at Bank of Marin, she has progressively taken on more responsibilities, most recently serving as our Commercial Banking Manager. Ms. Reizman has served on numerous local non-profit boards, including Marin Workforce Housing Trust, Novato Human Needs Center, North Bay Children's Center, and Novato Sunrise Rotary. Ms. Reizman attended the International School in Manila, then graduated with a Bachelor degree in economics from Stanford University.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date:
July 19, 2013
 
BANK OF MARIN BANCORP
 
 
 
By:
/s/ Larry Olafson
 
 
 
 
Larry Olafson
 
 
 
 
Interim Chief Financial Officer