Founded in 1987, United Security Bancshares is the parent of United Security Bank, a state-chartered independent community bank headquartered in Fresno, Calif. The bank currently operates branches in Fresno, Madera, and Kern counties, and employs more than 135 people. The bank s 10 branches include three in Fresno, and one each in Oakhurst, Caruthers, San Joaquin, Firebaugh, Coalinga, Taft and Bakersfield, Calif. The bank offers a wide array of loan and deposit products provided designed for individuals and small-l to medium-sized businesses. Today, with more than $640 million in assets, $560 million in deposits and $400 million in loans, United Security Bank continues to seek growth in its market area while enhancing the financial services offered to its customers.