Mechanics Bank has announced the hiring of Mario Callegari as Senior Vice President and Manager of the Napa Valley region, Michael Mulligan as Vice President, Real Estate Industries Group and David Mikami as Senior Vice President and Senior Credit Administrator, Real Estate. Mr. Callegari brings over 30 years of experience in commercial banking to the Mechanics Bank Napa Valley team, including 15 years in the Napa Valley itself. Mr. Callegari is also a former three-term Mayor for the City of Calistoga.

Michael Mulligan, Vice President, Real Estate Industries Group. Michael joins Mechanics Bank with management experience in commercial and multi-family real estate loans and equity investments, and transactions for large banks and small companies, public and private throughout the Bay Area and western United States. David Mikami recently joined Mechanics Bank in Credit Administration, where he is managing the Bank's Real Estate portfolio.

Mr. Mikami brings over 30 years of experience to Mechanics Bank, having held several senior positions in credit, consumer and commercial real estate lending at Bank of America and Wells Fargo.