Washington Trust Adds Three New Business Banking Relationship Officers

WESTERLY, R.I., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Washington Trust Company recently appointed three banking professionals to a newly-formed retail banking business development team.

The Business Banking Relationship Officers will work closely with Washington Trust's retail branch network, to deliver holistic, relationship-driven solutions to businesses across the Bank's footprint. Their focus is to uncover opportunities, understand the unique financial needs of local businesses, and provide tailored guidance and support.

Michelle Kile, Executive Vice President and Chief Retail Banking Officer, expressed enthusiasm for the new team, stating, "Our retail branches have long served as the backbone of our local communities. With the addition of Marcus, Peter, and Armen to our business banking team, we are reinforcing our commitment to being a true partner for businesses. Their expertise and collaborative approach will ensure that we continue to meet the evolving needs of local businesses, which in turn, helps all our communities thrive."

Meet Our New Business Banking Relationship Officers:

• Marcus Charlemagne offers a wealth of knowledge in banking solutions for small and mid-sized businesses. He has been with Washington Trust since 2015, and most recently served as Vice President and Branch Manager of Washington Trust's North Providence Branch.
  
  
• Armen Janigian brings extensive experience in business development and relationship management, with a proven track record of supporting local enterprises and fostering community growth. He has more than 40 years of experience at all levels within the banking industry and has been with Washington Trust since 2023.
  
  
• Peter Renden brings more than 15 years of experience with local and regional banking institutions to his new role at Washington Trust. He is highly skilled in providing exceptional service to individuals and businesses alike and has specialized knowledge in cash management systems and consumer lending.

For more information about Washington Trust's business banking services, visit: https://www.washtrust.com/commercial/small-business.

ABOUT WASHINGTON TRUST^®

Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is recognized as the oldest community bank in the nation, the largest state-chartered bank headquartered in Rhode Island and one of the Northeast's premier financial services companies. Washington Trust values its role as a community bank and is committed to helping the people, businesses, and organizations of New England improve their financial lives. The Bank offers a wide range of commercial banking, mortgage banking, personal banking and wealth management services through its offices in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts and a full suite of convenient digital tools. Washington Trust is a member of the FDIC and an equal housing lender. Washington Trust is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., a publicly-owned holding company which trades on NASDAQ: WASH. For more information, visit the Bank's website at www.washtrust.com or the Corporation's website at ir.washtrust.com.

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SOURCE The Washington Trust Company