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Washington Trust Recognizes Outstanding Employees at Annual Celebration
Charitable Foundation Donates $7,000 to Local Non-Profits in Their Honor WESTERLY, R.I., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Washington Trust recently recognized
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[{"type":"text","content":"Charitable Foundation Donates $7,000 to Local Non-Profits in Their Honor\nWESTERLY, R.I., March 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- 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.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nNonprofit 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).\nIn 2024, Washington Trust employees volunteered more than 8,100 hours of their time with more than 225 local nonprofit and community organizations.\n\"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.\"\nThe 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:\nChelsea Esldoerfer, Construction Loan Team Lead; Retail LendingScott Haggerty, Vice President and Rumford Branch Manager; Retail BankingJohn Mortenson, Vice President and Senior Wealth Advisor; Washington Trust Wealth ManagementThe Community Service Award was presented to the following employees who contributed extraordinary voluntary community service during the year:\nPatricia Fernandez, Assistant Branch Manager at the Rumford Branch; Retail BankingJason Costa, Vice President, Business Banking; Commercial LendingAnd the Stella NOVA (New Outstanding Volunteer Award) recipients were:\nAmanda MacGee, Vice President, Estate Settlement and Fiduciary Officer; Washington Trust Wealth ManagementLindsay Gav...