Washington Trust Vice President Receives Providence Business News Recognition

August 1, 2007 (Westerly, RI). . . Jeffrey J. Frenette, of North Stonington, Conn., vice president of technology for The Washington Trust Company was recognized as one of the “40 Under 40,” by Providence Business News at an awards ceremony at the Save the Bay headquarters in Providence on Thursday, July 26, 2007. “40 Under 40” recognizes 40 highly successful and committed individuals under the age of 40. Individuals selected for this designation are at the top of their chosen field and active in their community.

Frenette was chosen for his professional achievements at Washington Trust and his commitment to the community. He joined the Bank in 1987 and worked in a number of operational positions. He graduated in 1993 with a B.S. in Accounting from Johnson and Wales University. In 1998 he was promoted to assistant vice president for information services, and in 1999 to vice president, where he currently oversees the Bank’s technology departments.

The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a $2.4 billion corporation headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island. Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the largest independent bank and the oldest community bank in the nation, headquartered in Rhode Island. A state-chartered bank, Washington Trust offers a full range of financial services, including business banking, personal banking, and wealth management and trust services, through its offices located in Rhode Island, southeastern Connecticut and Massachusetts. The Corporation’s common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol WASH. Web site address: www.washtrust.com.