Rhonda M. Duckworth, of Wakefield, R.I., has joined Washington Trust as vice president, branch manager of the Bank's North Kingstown office. She will oversee the sales and service activities, including growth initiatives, through sales and business development activities.
With more than 20 years of retail banking experience, including previous positions in management at Citizens Bank and Fleet Bank, she will lead a team of 12 individuals ensuring that they meet organizational, operational, service and growth goals. Duckworth is the treasurer for the North Kingstown Historic Downtown Merchants Association, and is a member of the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce.
The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a $3.0 billion corporation headquartered in Westerly, Rhode Island. Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the oldest community bank in the nation and is the largest independent bank 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.Corporation's common stock trades on The NASDAQ Stock Market under the symbol WASH. Web site address: www.washtrust.com.