AUBURN — Mechanics Savings Bank has promoted Donald “Donny” Hinkley to commercial loan officer. He is responsible for developing and managing small business and commercial account relationships.

Employed by the bank since 2007, Hinkley most recently held the position of portfolio loan officer.

He is a graduate of University of Southern Maine, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in finance. He is enrolled in USM’s MBA program and serves as a board member of Pathways Inc. and Trinity Jubilee. He is a 2004 graduate of Leavitt Area High School. He resides in Turner with his wife.