Bluestone Bank Welcomes New Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer

Sara Hiebner, Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer

July 1, 2025: Bluestone Bank is excited to announce a new hire: Sara Hiebner, Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer.

A graduate of the University of Rhode Island with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Sara joins the Bluestone team with over 26 years of experience in the Commercial Banking industry. In aggregate, she has provided more than $400 million in financing.

Sara joins a team of experienced commercial lenders at Bluestone Bank. Her background and knowledge strongly align with the lending team’s history of providing responsible, relevant, and secure financial solutions to the Southern New England region for over 150 years.

“Sara has a relentless pursuit of client satisfaction, something we at Bluestone Bank share. We are excited to welcome her as our newest Vice President, Commercial Lending Officer, and we’re confident that together, we will continue to help our local businesses and communities thrive.” –William Benford, Executive Vice President & Chief Lending Officer.

Sara added, “I’m excited to be joining a team that offers a wide range of commercial products and services to help businesses reach new heights, and I am energized to join their Commercial Lending team to continue providing customers with the signature lending expertise they deserve.”

Sara will be responsible for managing customer loan relationships, including all related products and services provided to them, in her new role at Bluestone Bank. Her areas of expertise are Rhode Island and the south coast of Massachusetts.

About Bluestone Bank:
Bluestone Bank, with $1.5 billion in assets, is a full-service bank offering individual and business banking services and financial planning services through its Bluestone Wealth and Trust division. The bank has 12 banking offices and one loan production office across southeastern Massachusetts, with branches in Bridgewater, East Bridgewater, Lakeville, Mansfield, Norton, Pembroke, Plainville, Raynham, Taunton, and West Bridgewater. Visit Bluestone Bank for more information. Bluestone Bank is a member of the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) and a member of the Depositors Insurance Fund (DIF). Bluestone Bank is an Equal Housing Lender. Bank NMLS ID: 403265