Northpointe Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiary, Northpointe Bank, appointed the Honorable Rodney E. Hood to their respective Boards of Directors, effective February 27, 2026. The Boards increased in size from 10 to 11 directors to accommodate this appointment. Mr. Hood was also appointed to the Company's Audit Committee and the Bank's Audit Committee. His term begins February 27, 2026, and concludes at the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, where he will be considered for re-election to a one-year term. Mr. Hood brings nearly three decades of leadership experience in financial services, including roles as Acting Comptroller of the Currency, Director of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and Chairman of the Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC).