Team

Robert has been involved in community banking and real estate law for over forty years.

He has served as Chairman and CEO of the Bank since 1993. He previously served as President and CEO of the East Weymouth Savings Bank from 1981 to 1988.  Mr. Gaughen has substantial experience in both commercial and residential real estate lending. He has served as a Director of the Savings Bank Association of Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Bankers Association, and the Massachusetts Bar Association. He holds a BA from Georgetown University and a JD from Suffolk University Law School.

Email Robert   781-740-8503

Patrick joined HIFS in 2012.

He is responsible for identifying and implementing long-term growth and profitability initiatives for the Bank. Patrick also serves on the Board of Directors and on the Executive Committee. Prior to joining HIFS, Patrick was a Foreign Service Officer (FSO) with the Department of State, where he specialized in Near Eastern Affairs and served overseas. He holds a BA in History and Political Science from Yale University, an MA in Security Studies from the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown, and an MA in Political Science from Duke University.

NMLS #941853

Email Patrick   781-783-1761

Cristian joined HIFS in 2016.

As the Chief Financial Officer, he is responsible for the financial management of the Bank, including asset-liability management, accounting, budgeting, and regulatory reporting. Prior to joining the Company, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of C1 Financial (and its subsidiary C1 Bank) between 2013 and 2016. Before that, he held different finance roles in private and publicly listed companies in Brazil and Chile in different sectors. He holds a Master of Business Administration degree from IE Business School (Madrid, Spain) and a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile. He is also a CFA charterholder.

Email Cristian   781-783-1744

Eileen joined HIFS in 2008.

She is responsible for the financial management of the Bank, including asset-liability management, accounting, budgeting, and regulatory reporting. She previously served as Assistant Vice President and Controller at the Bank. Prior to joining Hingham, she was the Finance/Accounting Manager for Arbella Insurance Group. Eileen is a Certified Public Accountant. She holds a BA in Management from Gettysburg College, as well as an MA in Accounting and an MBA from Northeastern University.

Email Eileen   781-783-1745

Holly joined HIFS in 2002.

She leads the Bank’s Specialized Deposit Group, focusing on Government, Institutional, Non Profit and Property Management clients. She has more than 17 years of banking experience specializing in business and institutional banking. Holly holds a Liberal Arts degree from Bridgewater State University and a certification from the New England College of Financial Studies.

Email Holly   781-783-1770

Andrew joined HIFS in 2017.

As Vice President of Retail Banking, Andrew is responsible for the Bank’s retail branch network. Andrew has over 15 years of retail banking experience covering a variety of markets and financial institutions. He was most recently Vice President – Area Manager for the Boston-Seaport district of Blue Hills Bank. He holds a Bachelors of Fine Arts from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.

NMLS # 725694

Email Andrew   781-783-1781

Leigh joined HIFS in 1998.

She is responsible for coordinating and managing the Bank’s electronic banking services and the operational functions of the Bank’s Digital Banking Group. She has more than 18 years of banking experience in retail and electronic banking. Leigh has a Liberal Arts degree from Trinity College and a certification from the New England College of Financial Studies.

Email Leigh   781-783-1712

Mark joined HIFS in 2013.

He is responsible for developing, administering, and monitoring Bank programs to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations and Bank policies. He has been practicing law since 2003, beginning his career at Constable & Associates of Hingham. He has substantial experience in all phases of residential lending transactions and federal regulatory analysis and most recently he has served as Compliance Analyst with BNY Mellon in Boston. Mr. Constable holds a JD from Suffolk University Law School, and a BA from State University of New York at Plattsburgh.

Email Mark   781-783-1758

Joe joined HIFS in 2001.

He is responsible for the Information Technology infrastructure of the Bank, including managing the core infrastructure and the data warehouse. He also supports the development and implementation of customer-facing technology products. He began his Information Technology career in 1998 with Customer Computer Solutions Inc, dealing with all aspects of Information Technology. Mr. Bears is a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and, in addition to his other duties, serves as the Bank’s Information Security Officer.

Email Joe   781-783-1762

Maggie joined HIFS in 2017.

She is responsible for overseeing the Bank’s marketing initiatives. Most recently, she worked as the Director of Marketing for Windham Capital Management where she was responsible for driving the Firm’s marketing strategy for institutional, retail and high net worth clients and prospects. Prior to Windham, Maggie held marketing positions at Cambridge Associates and Meketa Investment Group. She brings over 11 years of marketing experience to the Bank. Maggie holds a BA in Political Science from Providence College.

Email Maggie   781-783-1785

Kristin joined HIFS in 2019.

She is responsible for developing and overseeing the Bank’s Anti-Money Laundering and Bank Secrecy Act Compliance programs.  Ms. Casey has over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to joining HIFS, Ms. Casey served as Associate Counsel and BSA/AML Officer at Investors Bank and Trust Company and most recently was Vice President and Director of Compliance at State Street.  Ms. Casey holds a JD from Suffolk University Law School and a BA from Boston College.

Email Kristin   781-783-1779

Brenda joined HIFS in 2017.

She leads the Bank’s Human Resources Department. Brenda comes to HIFS from Goodwin Procter, LLC and previously had spent 18 years at MFS Investment Management. She brings a wealth of experience in coaching and providing support in all HR-related areas including strategic planning, talent management, leadership development, performance management and employee relations. Brenda holds a BS in Finance from Bentley University and an MBA from the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business (Babson College).

Email Brenda   781-783-1782

Shawn joined HIFS in 1996.

He is responsible for developing new commercial and investment property loans and managing the Commercial Lending Group. Mr. Sullivan began his banking career with US Trust in 1985. He has also served as a Vice President within Fleet Bank’s Commercial Real Estate division and as a Mortgage Officer with Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency. Mr. Sullivan holds a BS in Business Management from Providence College.

Email Shawn   781-783-1727

Jeff joined HIFS in 2021.

Jeff is responsible for developing and managing relationships with commercial real estate investors in the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Prior to joining Hingham in 2021, Jeff spent twelve years at US Bank as a Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager focusing on originating and managing a large and diverse portfolio of construction and commercial real estate loans. Prior to US Bank, Jeff held lending roles at Capmark Finance, LaSalle Bank and Riggs Bank. Jeff holds a BA in Business from Bradley University and an MBA in Real Estate and Finance from American University.

Email Jeffrey   202-792-6572

Sara is the Bank’s principal representative on Nantucket and is responsible for the management of the branch, as well as the origination of residential and commercial loans on the Island.

Prior to joining the Bank in 2013, Sara had worked at Bank of America serving as a Vice President in both the residential and commercial lending areas. Sara holds a BA in Economics from Duke University.

NMLS #609857

Email Sara   508-228-1976

Kelly joined HIFS in 2014

She is responsible for overseeing the Bank’s collections and asset recovery efforts, as well as loan servicing. Kelly has over 10 years of banking experience including retail and deposit operations.  Prior to joining Hingham, Kelly held sales management positions at People’s United Bank. Kelly holds a JD from Suffolk University Law School and a BS in business administration from New England College of Business.

email Kelly   1-781-783-1787

Rob joined HIFS in 2021.

Rob is responsible for developing new commercial and investment property loans within Boston and the surrounding communities. Prior to joining HIFS, Rob spent 14 years at U.S. Bank as a Senior Vice President, Relationship Manager focusing on originating and managing a large and diverse portfolio of construction and commercial real estate loans. Prior to U.S. Bank, Rob served as an Associate at CBRE and assisted with managing the disposition process for multifamily and hospitality assets. Rob holds a BS in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance as well as a Certificate in Commercial Real Estate from Boston University.

Email Rob   781-783-1719

Drew joined HIFS in 2020.

Drew began his career in commercial real estate lending and banking in 1987. He is responsible for developing new commercial and investment property loans. Prior to joining Hingham, Drew was a Senior Vice President in the Commercial Lending group at Boston Private Bank. Before Boston Private, Drew was employed by Wells Fargo. Drew holds a BS in Accounting and Finance from Babson College.

Email Drew   781-783-1720

Paul is responsible for managing relationships with commercial real estate investors in Massachusetts and the Washington, DC metropolitan area.

Prior to joining HIFS in 2013, he was a Senior Vice President at Goedecke and Company, a leading Boston-based commercial real estate finance firm. Prior to Goedecke, Paul was responsible for acquisitions and asset management for a number of real estate private equity funds. Paul has a BS in Physics from Fairfield University.

Email Paul   781-783-1759

Alex is responsible for the production of commercial real estate loans in Eastern Massachusetts.

After five years with AEW Capital Management in Boston from 1995-2000, he began his banking career in Wells Fargo’s Real Estate Merchant Banking group. Prior to joining HIFS in October 2009, he served as a loan officer for five years in HSBC Bank’s Commercial Real Estate group. Mr. Boyd holds a BA from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, an MA in English Literature from UMASS-Boston and an MBA from the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business (Babson College).

Email Alex   781-783-1722

Pat joined HIFS in 2017.

He is responsible for developing new commercial and investment property loans within Boston and the surrounding communities. Pat began his banking career with South Shore Savings Bank in 2003, overseeing two of the bank’s branches. Prior to joining HIFS, Pat served as a Portfolio Manager with Rockland Trust where he managed a sizable commercial loan portfolio consisting largely of commercial real estate and construction loans. Pat holds a BS in Accounting and Finance from Bridgewater State University and an MBA from Northeastern University.

Email Pat   781-783-1724

Brian joined HIFS in 2020.

Brian is a Cash Management Specialist in the Digital Banking Group serving business clients with their banking needs. Brian holds a BA in Communication and Philosophy from Boston College.

Email Brian   781-783-1731

Scott joined HIFS in 2019 and is based in Washington, D.C.

Scott is responsible for managing relationships with commercial clients in the Washington, DC metro area.  Prior to joining HIFS in 2019, he held various roles in the banking, real estate, and private equity industries.  He holds a BA from Yale University, where he double-majored in Philosophy and German Studies.

NMLS #1696941

Email Scott   202-792-3831

Janice joined HIFS in 1999.

She is responsible for the administration of the Bank’s construction lending portfolio and the operational functions of the Bank’s Commercial Lending Group. Prior to joining HIFS, Janice was a commercial loan officer and portfolio manager with Mass Business Development Corporation in Boston. She began her finance career with Unisys Finance in Brisbane, CA. Ms. Spiess holds a Liberal Arts degree from West Valley College and a Credit Analysis Certification from New England College of Business.

Email Janice   781-783-1723

Selam joined HIFS in 2020.

Selam is a Relationship Manager in the Specialized Deposit Group serving the Washington, DC area. Selam has over 11 years of experience in banking and was most recently a Community Manager at Congressional Bank where she was a member of the Political Banking team. Selam holds a bachelor of arts degree from Radford University.

Email Selam   202-871-6494

William served as Vice President Administration until April 2014, when he semi-retired.

He is now responsible for the Bank’s construction loan inspections. He previously served as the Bank’s Accounting Officer when he joined HIFS in 1990. He began his banking career with The Boston Five Cent Savings Bank in 1974, serving as Accounting Officer. He subsequently joined East Weymouth Savings Bank in 1985 with responsibilities for the Accounting and Property Management functions. Mr. Donovan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Business Administration.

Email Bill   781-783-1780

Michael joined HIFS in 2018.

Michael is a Relationship Manager in the Bank’s Specialized Deposit Group. He is responsible for developing new business relationships and deepening existing relationships. Michael brings over 10 years experience in the banking industry. Michael holds a Bachelors degree in Political Science from the University of Massachusetts, Boston.

Email Michael   781-783-1774

Tara joined HIFS in 2018.

As a Relationship Manager in the Specialized Deposit Group, Tara supports our government, institutional, and property management clients. She has extensive experience in business banking. Tara holds a liberal arts degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.

NMLS # 1072974

Email Tara   781-783-1728

Cindy joined HIFS in 2001.

Cindy is a Customer Experience Manager in the Bank’s Specialized Deposit Group. She is responsible for supporting our customers through our digital channels and enhancing processes and procedures. Cindy has held various positions on both the operational and retail sides of the Bank and most recently managed our South Weymouth Branch.  Cindy holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Northeastern University.

NMLS #1795707

Email Cindy   781-927-7874

Karina joined HIFS in 2016.

Karina is part of the Digital Banking Group, focusing on back office operations of the bank. Her responsibilities include assisting customers with ATM and debit card related digital banking functions among other initiatives. She has more than 15 years of banking experience specializing in operations and customer service. Karina holds a Business Management degree from the New England College of Financial Studies.

Email Karina   781-783-1729

Larry joined HIFS in 2015.

Larry is responsible for growing existing and cultivating new customer relationships for our personal deposit and loan customers. Larry has over 30 years of retail management experience and is currently the President of the Cohasset Chamber of Commerce. He is also a board member for the Cohasset Lightkeeper’s Corporation.

NMLS #1769455

Email Larry   781-783-1881

Robin joined HIFS in 2013.

She is responsible for developing new business relationships and residential real estate loans in Boston. Most recently she was with Citibank as a business and personal banker with a focus on business development. Prior to Citi, she began her banking career at Leader Bank in Arlington, MA. Robin brings 7 years of banking and lending experience to her position and is actively involved in several Boston business organizations and neighborhood associations.

NMLS #886831

Email Robin   781-783-1835

Camila joined HIFS in 2017.

She is a member of the Digital Banking Group and focuses on digital operations as well as assisting customers with their online banking needs. Prior to joining the digital banking group, Camila held Assistant Branch Manager roles at the Bank’s Weymouth and South Hingham locations. She started with the bank as a Customer Service Representative. Camila is fluent in Spanish.

Email Camila   1-781-783-1811

John joined HIFS in 2021.

John is a Relationship Manager in our South End Branch. He focuses on business development in the Greater Boston area and branch management. Prior to joining Hingham, John held roles at Webster Bank and Cambridge Trust. John has resided in the South End for over 30 years. He holds a BS in Business Administration from Murray State University.

NMLS #531046

Email John   781-783-1831

Denise joined HIFS in 2008.

She manages our Norwell/Hanover Branch and is responsible for developing new business relationships and residential loans across the South Shore. Denise brings over 20 years experience in the banking industry. She is actively involved with the local Affordable Housing Trust and enjoys working with our customers on many different levels in the bank and in the community.

NMLS #509019

Email Denise   781-783-1840

Mike joined HIFS in 2017.

Mike manages our Linden Ponds Branch, located in the Oakleaf Clubhouse of the Erickson Retirement Community in Hingham, and is responsible for developing new relationships within the various neighborhoods on campus.  Mike brings over 7 years of retail banking experience with him and prior to joining HIFS, he owned and managed a small business on the south shore for 25 years.  Mike holds a bachelor of arts degree in Economics and Business from Boston University.

NMLS #913454

Email Mike   781-783-1851

Jinnie joined HIFS in 2004.

Jinnie is responsible for the operations and growth of the Hull location. She started her banking career at Lincoln Trust Company in Hingham. Jinnie is an involved member of the community. She serves as the Treasurer and a member of the Board of Directors of the Hingham Community Center Corporation and as General Co-Chairman of the Community Center’s major fundraiser, “Cabaret.” She also serves on the Hull-Nantasket Chamber of Commerce. Jinnie has a Certification from New England College of Financial Studies.

NMLS #1696442

Email Jinnie   781-783-1821

Janet joined HIFS in 1999.

Janet is an AVP in our Linden Ponds Branch and is responsible for developing new consumer and business relationships. Janet has over 30 years of experience in retail banking within the Hingham Community. Prior to Hingham Savings Janet worked for the Boston Five Cents Savings Bank and Citizens Bank.  Janet has a certification from the New England College of Financial Studies.

NMLS #1695820

Email Janet   781-783-1815