Stearns Bank has hired Adrian Hebig to be National Sales Director of their Equipment Finance Division (EFD). Hebig is a Minnesota-based business and financial services leader with 35-years of experience in equipment finance and leasing, sales and operations. Most recently, he was Chief Corporate Development Officer at Channel Partners Capital, where he was responsible for leading Channel’s new business unit initiatives in addition to implementing a robust HR function. Hebig has also held key executive roles with Wells Fargo’s Equipment Financing Division, U.S. Bank and Optum Financial Services. He will report to Bob Stark, President of EFD at Stearns Bank.

“I’m excited to join Stearns Bank, a national bank with a rich history, strong foundation, and strategic focus on the future of the equipment finance industry," Hebig said. "Stearns Bank has been an industry leader when it comes to helping thousands of customers reach their unique equipment financing goals and succeeding long-term. I hope to bring my 35-years of diverse experiences and skillsets to the Stearns Bank EFD team to deliver best-in-class service and drive financial results that helps Stearns Bank remain a market leader.”

Stark added: "We’re thrilled to welcome Adrian to our Stearns Bank EFD team. His years of experience in the equipment finance industry paired with his ability in building high-caliber sales teams and navigating dynamic market shifts will add significant value to our EFD team. Adrian’s financial services background perfectly aligns with EFD's focus on driving innovative solutions and expand our presence nationwide.”