BankNewport names two to new roles – Diana Figueroa and Julio Jimenez

BankNewport announced two recent positions. Diana Figueroa has been named vice president, community lending officer. In her new role, Figueroa is responsible for helping individuals—particularly those in underserved or low-to-moderate income communities—gain access to affordable home loans. She assists clients throughout the mortgage process, from application to documentation, while also cultivating relationships with key community stakeholders, including local businesses and nonprofit organizations.

Figueroa brings more than two decades of experience in mortgage lending and community outreach. Most recently, she served as a mortgage loan officer at Washington Trust in Warwick, RI. Prior to that, she held a similar position at Shamrock Home Loans in Rumford, RI. Her career has been defined by a commitment to expanding access to financial resources for individuals and families throughout Rhode Island. Diana holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Rhode Island. She is a resident of Providence. 

BankNewport has also named Julio Jimenez to Vice President, Branch Manager of South Angell Street Branch in Providence where he will be responsible for branch operations, customer experience, and team development. Jimenez brings extensive experience in the financial services industry to his new position, most recently with Santander Bank as a branch manager on Atwells Avenue. He formerly held a branch manager role with Citizens Bank, managing sales performance and operational efficiency in Pawtucket. 

About BankNewport:

Founded in 1819 and headquartered in Newport, BankNewport offers a full suite of loan and deposit products and services for families and businesses throughout Rhode Island. BankNewport is one of the oldest banks in the United States and, as a mutual organization, is committed to the financial success of its customers, employees, and the community for 205 years. BankNewport has nineteen branch locations, a community lending center in Central Falls, and a commercial lending office in Providence. OceanPoint Marine Lending, a business line of BankNewport, specializes in consumer marine and recreational vehicle financing programs.

Through its All In Giving program, BankNewport is committed to supporting nonprofits with areas of impact focused on basic human needs, children and families, education, economic security, healthy lives, arts and culture, and the environment. BankNewport has awarded over $10 million in grants, sponsorships, and donations over the past ten years to a wide range of nonprofits to help strengthen and enrich lives and communities throughout Rhode Island. Financial education and community service performed by employees totals 10,000 hours annually. For more information, please visit www.BankNewport.com.