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Amber Heffner

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Director of Data and AI Strategy at Bangor Savings Bank
📍 Lincolnville, Maine, United States

Amber Heffner is the SVP and Director of Data and AI Strategy at Bangor Savings Bank, where she leads initiatives to turn emerging ideas into meaningful outcomes. Described by colleagues as an adept and inspiring leader, she holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Michigan and is focused on building data and AI literacy across the organization.

Outside of her strategic role, Amber is deeply committed to community service. She has served as a board member for Our Town Belfast, where she led innovative fundraising efforts during the pandemic. She is passionate about mentorship, volunteerism, and supporting causes like the Olympia Leaders program.

She recently contributed her perspective on building data and AI literacy to a book by industry analyst Fern Halper.

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Experience
29 Years
Current Role
Director of Data and AI Strategy
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Lincolnville, Maine, United States
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Applied AI in Banking
Led a partnership with Northeastern University's Roux Institute to build an AI-driven recommendation engine, enhancing personalized customer service and deepening client relationships.
Data & AI Literacy
Contributed to a book on the topic and believes AI success isn’t just about tools, but about people using data well to make better decisions.
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Career

Work history

3-2026
Director of Data and AI Strategy
Bangor Savings Bank
1-2026 - 4-2026
SVP, Director of Business Technology and AI Officer
Bangor Savings Bank
5-2023 - 1-2026
SVP, Director of Business Technology
Bangor Savings Bank
7-2021 - 5-2023
SVP, Director of Business Intelligence & Software Engineering
Bangor Savings Bank
6-2019 - 7-2021
Board Member
Our Town Belfast
In the press

Media appearances

Strengthening Customer Connections through Data & AI. Featured in Bangor Savings Bank Blog
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Education
Bachelor's degree
University of Michigan
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