Tina Laviolette will join Mechanics Bank’s new North Napa Office when it opens in June, serving as the Financial Services Manager. A Napa native and current resident, she served as Office Manager in Mechanics Bank’s Pinole Vista Office from late 2010 until early this year, when she was offered the opportunity to work closer to home. Ms. Laviolette’s 14-year banking career has deep roots in Napa. She began her career with World Savings prior to its merger with Wachovia, and helped lead its Corte Madera branch through the merger, then served as Manager for the Wachovia Napa branch for seven years, in turn leading it through the merger with Wells Fargo. Ms. Laviolette is active in the Napa community, and recently was chosen for a board position at Cope Family Center, one of the Valley’s largest and most respected nonprofit family agencies. “Tina’s deep involvement and love of the Napa Valley is a great fit with our commitment to serve this community as a trusted financial partner,” says Tracy Calkins, Vice President, Regional Manager, Retail Banking. “As a local bank, we understand the importance of dealing with people you know and trust. Her many former Napa clients will be delighted that she’s back here again.” The North Napa Office brings to three the number of Mechanics Bank offices in Napa, including one in St. Helena. The new office is located at 3350 California Blvd. in Napa Crossings North.
