Marc Brutten, Founder and CEO of Brutten Global, was a Founding Partner and a Director of Mechanics Bank, formerly California Republic Bank, one of the most highly capitalized and fastest growing banks in the Western US.

The bank has over US $500 million of assets. It has achieved Bauer 5-Star Superior Rating, and Highline Financial names it one of the strongest banks in the nation. California Republic Bank Auto Finance Group was formed in July of 2011 to continue leveraging its capital base.