Business Beat: BankNewport promotes Evan Rose 

BankNewport Promotes Evan Rose to Premier Banking Manager

BankNewport is pleased to announce that Evan Rose has been promoted to vice president, premier banking manager. 

Rose has been with the Bank for over 14 years, having held several leadership and management positions within the Retail Group, most recently as vice president, retail sales support manager, where he led all retail sales and service initiatives, including business development activities, sales and service skill development programs, and bank-wide retail programs to support strategic goals.   

In his new role, Rose will continue to grow and develop the Premier Banking portfolio, leading and supporting the Premier Banking Team as they offer personalized and high-level service for their banking clients. 

Evan is a graduate of Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce. He is a resident of Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

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 longest-standing community banks in the United States and, as a mutual organization, is committed to the financial success of its customers, employees, and communities. BankNewport has 19 branch locations 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 $9.8 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.