Three Distinguished leaders honored for service and contributions to the accounting profession. NASHVILLE, TENN. (Nov. 3, 2026) - The National Association of State Boards of Accountancy (NASBA) recognized three outstanding leaders - Laurie J. Tish, CPA, Sharon A. Jensen, CPA, and David (Dave) Sanford, CPA - on October 27 during its 119th Annual Meeting in Litchfield Park, AZ. Presented annually, the awards honor individuals whose leadership, dedication and professional contributions have strengthened accounting regulation, advanced the profession and supported NASBA's mission. The William H. Van Rensselaer Public Service Award was presented to Laurie J. Tish, CPA, of Vashon Island, WA. The award recognizes individuals whose contributions have advanced the accounting profession, strengthened state board programs or improved accountancy regulation through legislative and regulatory initiatives. Tish is a recently retired partner with Moss Adams LLP, and a past chair of NASBA. Among her many accomplishments, she played an instrumental role in advancing CPA Evolution, spearheaded NASBA's Accountancy Licensee Database and CPAverify initiatives, strengthening state board regulation and public protection, as well as led NASBA during the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. A nationally recognized instructor and speaker on topics such as government accounting and auditing standards, she is a former member of the Washington State Board of Accountancy and a past chair of the Washington Society of CPAs Government Accounting and Auditing Committee. She also served for 25 years as a technical reviewer for the Government Finance Officers Association, and for a term on the AICPA Professional Ethics Executive Committee. Recently, she completed a term on the AICPA Auditing Standards Board (ASB) and continues to serve on the ASB's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Task Force. The NASBA Distinguished Service Award was presented to Sharon A. Jensen, CPA, of Billings, MT. Established in 1999, the award recognizes individuals whose dedication and leadership have strengthened NASBA's mission and the accounting profession. Jensen is a finance and accounting consultant specializing in strategic initiatives, U.S. and international regulatory accounting. She is a former director-at-large and Central regional director of NASBA, and a past chair of the Minnesota Board of Accountancy. She was also a NASBA representative on the AICPA's Professional Ethics Executive Committee. From 2016-2024, Jensen served as chair of the NASBA/AICPA International Qualifications Appraisal Board (IQAB) where she was instrumental in facilitating Mutual Recognition Agreements with professional accounting organizations in Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Ireland, Scotland and South Africa, creating pathways for qualified accounting professionals to have their credentials recognized internationally. The Lorraine P. Sachs Standard of Excellence Award was presented to David (Dave) Sanford, CPA, of Tamuning, GU. Named in honor of NASBA Executive Vice President Emerita Lorraine P. Sachs, the award recognizes state board executives and administrators committed to improving accountancy regulation. Sanford has served as executive director of the Guam Board of Accountancy since 2004. Under his leadership, Guam has strengthened its regulatory operations and expanded its role as a major international CPA Examination testing location, serving candidates throughout Asia and the Pacific. He has also championed the Guam Accountancy Endowment Fund, helping direct hundreds of thousands of dollars in board contributions to support the University of Guam's accounting program and develop future CPAs. Sanford's professional service includes membership on NASBA's Examination Administration, Executive Directors and Communications committees, involvement in the administration of the Guam Society of CPAs since 1980 and service on the AICPA Governing Council from 2003-2012 and 2024-2026.

CBB Bancorp, Inc. announces appointment of Jeffrey D. Green to Board of Directors and Audit Committee Chair role. CBB Bancorp, Inc. (the "Company") (OTCQX: CBBI), the parent company of Commonwealth Business Bank (the "Bank"), today announced the appointment of Jeffrey D. Green to its Board of Directors and the Board of Directors of the Bank. Mr. Green will also serve as Chair of the Board's Audit Committee, effective October 1, 2026. Mr. Green has more than 30 years of experience in public accounting, corporate governance, financial reporting, regulatory compliance, enterprise risk management, and financial services leadership. Most recently, he served as an independent director and Audit Committee Chair of HomeStreet, Inc., where he was designated as the Audit Committee Financial Expert. Prior to his board service, Mr. Green spent more than three decades at Moss Adams LLP, now Baker Tilly US, LLP, where he retired as a Partner after serving in several leadership roles, including Financial Institutions National Practice Leader and Everett Office Managing Partner. "We are pleased to welcome Mr. Green to our Board," said Soon Han Pak, Chair of both the Company and the Bank. "Mr. Green has earned a reputation as a trusted advisor, accomplished governance leader, and financial expert. His experience advising financial institutions and leading public company audit functions will be a tremendous asset to our Board and stockholders." With this appointment, the Company further strengthens its Board with deep financial expertise and governance experience that will support its long-term strategy and continued commitment to serving its customers, communities, and stockholders. ABOUT CBB Bancorp, Inc. CBB Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company of Commonwealth Business Bank, a full-service commercial bank which specializes in small-to-medium-sized businesses and does business as "CBB Bank." The Bank has twelve full-service banking offices in Los Angeles and Orange Counties in California, Dallas County in Texas, Honolulu in Hawaii, Bergen County in New Jersey, and Queens County in New York. The Bank also operates three SBA regional offices in Los Angeles, Dallas, and Bergen Counties, as well as loan production offices in California, Georgia, Texas, and Virginia. For additional information, please go to www.cbb-bank.com. View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260924403957/en/