Stephen Hagestad

Stephen Hagestad is an experienced finance professional currently serving as a Commercial Portfolio Manager at Washington Trust Bank since March 2020, where responsibilities include managing client relationships within a $300MM portfolio. Previous roles include Senior Credit Analyst and Credit Analyst II at Merchant e-Solutions from April 2018 to March 2020, and Commercial Loan Underwriter at STCU from April 2014 to April 2018, focusing on credit analysis and market research. Earlier experience includes positions as a Small Business Underwriter and Credit Analyst at Sterling Bank HQ, and a Credit Card Representative at Bank of America. Stephen holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Phoenix and has achieved the Credit Union Business Lending Professional designation from CUNA. Additionally, involvement as YP Chairperson at The Risk Management Association highlights leadership and industry engagement.