BankNewport Names Vice President

Roger A. DeVivo

NEWPORT, R.I. (February 5, 2008) – BankNewport President and CEO, Thomas W. Kelly, recently announced the appointment of Roger A. DeVivo to vice president, information technology. DeVivo joined BankNewport in 1999 and has held various positions, most recently serving as assistant vice president, information technology. He is responsible for all aspects of the Bank’s information technology, including project coordination and upgrades to the Bank’s computer systems, applications and networks. DeVivo earned a Bachelor of Science in philosophy from the University of Connecticut in Stores. Roger, his wife Gabriele and their son reside in North Smithfield, Rhode Island. BankNewport, founded in 1819 and currently holding $1 billion in assets, is an FDIC-insured savings bank. Along with its other OceanPoint Financial Partners - OceanPoint Insurance Agency, Inc., Smith Mack & Associates, Meredith & Clarke, and Narragansett Underwriting Group – BankNewport is proud to serve the financial needs of customers from banking and insurance offices located throughout southeastern New England.