Mechanics Bank promotes Shanna Hansen to oversee retail unit

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Mechanics Bank has promoted Shanna Hansen to senior vice president and head of retail banking.

Hansen oversees the retail unit’s overall business direction and operations, and 112-branch network.

“Shanna is a talented leader, and a resourceful advocate for our clients and the communities we serve across California,” said Tony Kallingal, chief banking officer of Mechanics Bank. “The spirit and professionalism she brings to her new role are second to none.”

Joining Mechanics Bank in July 2017, Hansen previously directed the unit’s sales and service functions.

Prior to Mechanics Bank, she held leadership roles in retail banking for Union Bank, Westamerica Bank and U.S. Bank.

About Mechanics Bank

Mechanics Bank is an independent, full-service bank headquartered in Walnut Creek, Calif., with approximately $18 billion in assets, a best-in-class deposit franchise and 112 branches. Founded in 1905 to help consumers, businesses and communities grow and prosper financially, it has become one of the largest banks based in California, and is among the strongest, safest and most resilient banks in the nation. Mechanics Bank is known for consistently providing a highly personalized relationship-banking experience and a wide range of products and resources in consumer and business banking, commercial lending, cash management, private banking, and comprehensive trust and wealth management services. For more information, please visit www.MechanicsBank.com.

Mechanics Bank is a Member FDIC and an Equal Housing Lender.