BayCoast Bank is pleased to announce Sara Hiebner of Providence, Rhode Island as Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer.

Hiebner joins BayCoast Bank with 19 years in the financial services industry, most recently as Vice President, Commercial Lending with Centreville Bank in West Warwick, Rhode Island. Prior to her career in banking she was the Marketing and Sales Manager for a Kingston, Rhode Island based company.

A graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, Hiebner, who makes her home in Providence, Rhode Island, has been a guest lecturer at the New England Institute of Technology on the subject of small business lending.

She is an active volunteer, serving as Vice-Chair of the Board of Directors with Child & Family RI, the largest and most comprehensive social service provider in Newport County and one of the largest in the State of Rhode Island. Hiebner has been the Fundraising Chairperson for the A-T Children’s Project for six years and in that time raised more than $200,000 for the charitable research organization. She is a prior member of the Fort Adams Trust Board of Directors.

“It’s a pleasure to welcome Sara to our team,” said Nicholas Christ, President and CEO of BayCoast Bank. “Her proven ability to build and grow commercial lending portfolios combined with outstanding management and client service skills makes her the ideal individual to fill this pivotal role within our organization.”

About BayCoast Bank

BayCoast Bank is mutually owned, serving the needs of consumers, businesses, non-profits and municipalities through 21 branches and three loan offices throughout southeastern MA and RI. Additional services are offered through the Bank’s affiliates: BayCoast Financial Services, Plimoth Investment Advisors, Partners Insurance Group, LLC, BayCoast Mortgage Company, LLC, and Priority Funding LLC. Nicholas Christ is the Bank’s President and Chief Executive Officer. Visit www.BayCoastBank.com or call 508-678-7641 or 888-806-2872.