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Business Banking Sales Manager
209.381.2255
Samone_Shafer@mechanicsbank.com
As a Business Banking Sales Manager for Mechanics Bank, Samone manages a team of dedicated bankers across the Bank’s California footprint. Samone values being a trusted banking and financial resource and strategic advocate for her clients. Building and maintaining lasting relationships, the Merced native holds a bachelor’s and a master’s degree from the University of Phoenix.
Business Banking Team Lead | Sacramento Area
916.797.4147
Brian_Kerfoot@mechanicsbank.com
As a Business Banking Team Lead bringing more than 20 years of banking experience to Mechanics Bank, Brian has a long and successful history of building long-term productive relationships with local clients by taking time to understand their business operations and meet their banking needs.
Business Banking Portfolio Manager | Sacramento Area
916.797.4146
John_Collier@mechanicsbank.com
For over 15 years, John has brought his professional expertise to clients for commercial and business banking needs. His experience and knowledge, paired with his optimistic and direct approach, allow him to lead clients through the entire lending process with skill. John specializes in lending with a focus on real estate loans, purchase loans, business lines of credit, equipment lending, SBA programs, and treasury management for deposits.
Business Banking Officer | Bay Area
510.251.6116
Kevin_Conners@MechanicsBank.com
Kevin has more than 10 years of banking experience. As a Business Banking Officer for Mechanics Bank Bay Area branches, he builds relationships with his local business clients to understand their banking needs and provide them with a full range of customized financial services.
Business Banking Sales Manager
805.667.6572
Kirsten_Martinez@mechanicsbank.com
Kirsten Martinez, a Business Banking Sales Manager with more than 20 years of banking accomplishments, brings a wealth of retail and commercial banking insight to her clients. Committed to attentive, hands-on service, she values providing banking solutions that align with her clients’ business priorities. She is a graduate of the Pacific Coast Banking School at the University of Washington, where she earned library honors. You’ll often find her at community events throughout Ventura County.
Business Banking Officer | Bakersfield
661.833.7204
Edward_Palomar@MechanicsBank.com
With more than 16 years of banking experience, Eddie is a Business Banking Officer for Mechanics Bank’s Bakersfield branches. A graduate of California State University of Bakersfield with a major in Marketing, Eddie recently became a board member of the Bakersfield Downtown Association. He works closely with the Small Business Development Center and the Women’s Business Center to serve as a resource to the community.
Business Banking Officer | Salinas & Gilroy
831.385.4144
Oscar_Avalos@mechanicsbank.com
A Business Banking Officer with more than 12 years of banking experience, Oscar is a trusted advisor in the Salinas/Gilroy region, where he takes pride in guiding clients through their different business cycles. He is an active member in his community, serving as President of the Rotary Club of King City, Treasurer of the Salinas Valley Fair, and a Planning Commissioner for King City.
Business Banking Officer | Central Coast
805.227.7034
Melissa_Canizalez@mechanicsbank.com
Bringing more than 20 years of banking experience to Mechanics Bank, Melissa is a Business Banking Officer for the Central Coast Region. Active locally, Melissa is a member of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the North County Chamber of Commerce (Paso Robles & Atascadero), and is on the SLO County Habitat for Humanity Finance Committee.
Business Banking Relationship Manager | Ventura & Santa Barbara Counties
805.917.4979
Michael_Blanda@mechanicsbank.com
Mike Blanda, a banking-industry professional with more than 13 years of experience, is a Business Banking Relationship Manager for Mechanics Bank, covering Ventura and Santa Barbara Counties. Through his accomplishments in both retail and commercial banking, he has a talent for tailoring and delivering lending solutions that align with and add value to your business.
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