Botelho named vp, commercial loan officer at banknewport

          BankNewport President and CEO, Sandra J. Pattie has announced the appointment of Maria T. Botelho to vice president, commercial loan officer.  She will be responsible for developing, building and managing commercial lending relationships throughout Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts.  She will work with business owners and investors in need of financing of commercial real estate, equipment/commercial vehicles, investment properties, business loans and lines of credit.
          Botelho comes to BankNewport from Santander Bank, N.A., where she served as vice president and small business area manager for the Rhode Island and southeast Massachusetts markets.  
          Maria earned an Associate in Science in Business Administration and Management from the Community College of Rhode Island in Warwick. She is a resident of Barrington, 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.  In addition, OceanPoint Insurance Agency, Inc., a subsidiary of BankNewport, offers a broad range of property casualty insurance products and a full array of financial services.  With 15 banking offices and $1.4 billion in assets, BankNewport is one of the oldest community banks in the United States and, as a mutual organization, is committed to the financial success of its customers, employees and communities. 

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