Mechanics Bank has named Robbin Preciado executive vice president and director of retail banking. The California banking veteran of more than 30 years will oversee all facets of the organization’s retail banking operation, which includes a statewide, 112-branch network.

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Robbin Preciado, Executive Vice President, Director of Retail Banking. (Photo: Business Wire)

An accomplished professional who has led initiatives engaging retail banking, business banking, wealth management and other business lines across the banking enterprise, Preciado is credited for fostering strong employee collaboration and lasting client relationships.

“Robbin is an inspiring and strategic leader who shares our values and client-first mindset,” said Tony Kallingal, chief banking officer. “She will be a tremendous asset to our people and to our clients who look to us as one team to help them realize their financial goals.”

Before joining Mechanics Bank, Preciado was a regional president for Union Bank, overseeing retail-banking activities throughout Southern California for approximately 13 years.

Previously, she held senior-leadership roles for MUFG and Wells Fargo around the state.

Preciado holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles.

Active in the community, she has served on the boards of the Orange County Business Council (past Chairwoman), Orange County United Way, San Diego Regional Chamber, Little Tokyo Service Center, YMCA Los Angeles, KOCE Public Television, Orange County Asian Pacific Islander Coalition Alliance (past Chairwoman), and Orange County Asian Business Association.

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 Equal Housing Lender.

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