On June 27, 2019, the board of directors of Westamerica Bancorporation nominated Michele Hassid to serve as an independent member of the Board of Directors effective September 26, 2019 until her successor is duly nominated, qualified, and elected. Ms. Michele Hassid is employed as a managing partner at Eckhoff and Company, where she has worked since 1990. Ms. Hassid has a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Francisco State University. Ms. Hassid is a Certified Public Accountant and Chartered Global Management Accountant. She is a member of the AICPA and CalCPA.