Greg Gehlmann serves as Senior Vice President and General Counsel at TriCo Bancshares, the parent company of Tri Counties Bank, a leading community bank in California. In this pivotal role, he leads the legal department, providing expert counsel on regulatory compliance, corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions, risk management, and litigation. Gehlmann plays a key strategic role in supporting the company's growth initiatives, ensuring adherence to federal and state banking regulations, and safeguarding the interests of shareholders and customers across TriCo's 60+ branches. With over 25 years of experience in banking and financial services law, Gehlmann began his career as an associate at a prominent Sacramento-based law firm specializing in financial institutions. He later held senior legal positions at regional banks, where he honed his expertise in navigating complex regulatory environments, including Dodd-Frank reforms and cybersecurity mandates. A graduate of the University of California, Davis School of Law, Gehlmann joined TriCo Bancshares in 2015, rising quickly through the ranks due to his pragmatic approach and deep industry knowledge. Among his notable achievements, Gehlmann spearheaded the legal aspects of TriCo's $200 million acquisition of a competitor bank in 2020, which expanded the company's footprint in Northern California. He has also been instrumental in implementing innovative compliance programs that earned TriCo accolades from regulatory bodies for excellence in governance and risk management. Under his leadership, the company has maintained a flawless record in audits and successfully defended against high-stakes litigation, contributing to TriCo's strong financial performance and reputation as a trusted community partner.