MEDIA CONTACT: Elizabeth B. Eckel, Senior Vice President, Marketing
TELEPHONE: 401-348-1309
EMAIL: ebeckel@washtrust.com
DATE: January 19, 2011
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Westerly, Rhode Island... Washington Trust has announced that Deb Gormley, of Coventry, R.I., has been appointed Senior Vice President, Sales, Service and Delivery. Gormley will be responsible for the retail sales and service delivery system, including the Bank's 17 retail branch locations, account information center, e-commerce, and branch administration.
Prior to joining Washington Trust, Gormley held various positions with Citizens Bank. In 1998, she filled the role of Retail Sales and Service Champion and was named Retail Sales, Service and Training Director in 2000. Gormley was named Retail Director in 2005 and was responsible for the management and growth of a 54-branch network in Rhode Island. She has completed the Advanced Leadership Development Program at Babson College, and has participated in numerous programs relative to leadership, customer service and sales, as well as marketing management throughout her career. Gormley is active in the community and has been mentoring students for many years. She continues to increase her involvement with RI Mentoring Partnership, and is co-chair of the 2011 Dancing With The Stars of Mentoring fundraising event. Gormley is a lifelong Rhode Island resident and resides in Coventry, R.I.
Washington Trust is one of New England's premier financial services companies, providing commercial banking, small business banking, personal banking, and wealth management and trust services to individuals and institutions throughout the region. Washington Trust has eighteen convenient banking offices and four wealth management offices located throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Connecticut. Our team of experienced professionals is dedicated to providing customized, comprehensive financial solutions and personalized services. Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the largest independent bank in Rhode Island and the oldest community bank in the nation. The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ Global Select, symbol: WASH) Web site: www.washtrust.com
The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a $2.9 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 commercial banking, small 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 Global Select® Stock Market under the symbol WASH. Web site address: www.washtrust.com.