Mechanics Bank announced the appointment of Deberah B. Kelley as Executive Vice President of Wealth Management. An experienced financial executive, Ms. Kelley's more than 20 years as a financial executive most recently included leading the Personal Trust team as the Senior Fiduciary Officer in the Trust & Investment Management division of Exchange Bank. Prior to assuming her role as the Senior Fiduciary Officer, Ms. Kelley managed the Private Banking team in which she originated a consulting-based financial practice for high net worth clients.

She has recruited, trained and managed investment, trust and private banking officers and she led the bank's new business effort in Personal Trust.