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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.
Relationship Manager | Bay Area
510.251.6116
Kevin_Conners@MechanicsBank.com
Kevin has more than 10 years of banking experience. As a Relationship Manager 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 Team Lead | 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 Team Lead 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.
Relationship Manager | Bakersfield
661.833.7204
Edward_Palomar@MechanicsBank.com
With more than 16 years of banking experience, Eddie is a Relationship Manager 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.
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