Washington Trust Recognizes Outstanding Employees at Annual Celebration - Donates $7,000 to Local Non-Profits in Their Honor
March 27, 2025
Washington Trust recently recognized seven employees for their exceptional leadership, teamwork, and community service during the company’s annual Employee Fest. To celebrate the employees, the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation made donations totaling $7,000 to local nonprofit organizations chosen by the award winners.
Nonprofit beneficiaries included Mentor Rhode Island (Warwick, RI), Boys and Girls Club of East Providence (East Providence, RI), Foster Forward (East Providence, RI), Amos House (Providence, RI), Animal Rescue Rhode Island (Peace Dale, RI), and Cranston League for Cranston’s Future (Cranston, RI), and the Rhode Island Community Food Bank (Providence, RI).
In 2024, Washington Trust employees volunteered more than 8,100 hours of their time with more than 225 local nonprofit and community organizations.
“We are proud to celebrate these remarkable employees for their dedication and leadership in serving our communities and each other,” said Edward O. “Ned” Handy III, Chairman & CEO at Washington Trust. “As we mark Washington Trust’s 225th birthday, we reflect on our longstanding legacy as a trusted community partner—one built on the commitment, passion, and service excellence exemplified by outstanding team members like Chelsea, Scott, John, Patricia, Jason, Amanda and Lindsay.”
The Spirit of Washington Trust Award was presented to the following employees for customer service excellence, teamwork, high standards of performance, dedication, and service to others:
- Chelsea Esldoerfer, Construction Loan Team Lead; Retail Lending
- Scott Haggerty, Vice President and Rumford Branch Manager; Retail Banking
- John Mortenson, Vice President and Senior Wealth Advisor; Washington Trust Wealth Management
The Community Service Award was presented to the following employees who contributed extraordinary voluntary community service during the year:
- Patricia Fernandez, Assistant Branch Manager at the Rumford Branch; Retail Banking
- Jason Costa, Vice President, Business Banking; Commercial Lending
And the Stella NOVA (New Outstanding Volunteer Award) recipients were:
- Amanda MacGee, Vice President, Estate Settlement and Fiduciary Officer; Washington Trust Wealth Management
- Lindsay Gavin, Flex Banker at the Plainfield Pike Branch; Retail Banking
To learn more about Washington Trust’s commitment to the community, visit https://www.washtrust.com/about/community-support.
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