Bill Katafias

Bill Katafias has extensive experience in the financial services sector, serving as Chief Executive Officer of Mechanics Bank Auto Finance from 2017 to 2023, where leadership resulted in significant transformation within the auto-financing division. Prior to this role, Bill worked at Wells Fargo from 1993 to 2017, holding various executive positions including EVP National Production Manager and Retail Credit Executive, where Bill oversaw multiple consumer financing product lines and contributed to strategic acquisitions and divestitures. Additionally, Bill worked at Ford Motor Credit Company from 1988 to 1993, focusing on collections, customer service, financial analysis, and consumer underwriting. Bill holds an M.B.A. from the University of Portland and a Business Administration Degree from Portland State University.