BankNewport Names Daniel Tougas Vice President, Stone Bridge Branch Manager

NEWPORT, R.I. (May 25, 2023) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Daniel Tougas has been named vice president, branch manager at the Stone Bridge branch at 1740 Main Road in Tiverton.  In his new role, he is responsible for branch operations, customer service, and team development.

Tougas comes to BankNewport from Santander Bank where he was a fraud analyst.  He formally served as an operations manager for BankNewport.

Tougas holds a Bachelor of Science degree in operations management from Rhode Island College.  He is a resident of Cranston, 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. BankNewport is one of the longest-standing community banks in the United States and, as a mutual organization, is committed to the financial success of its customers, employees, and communities. BankNewport has 18 branch locations and a commercial lending office in Providence. OceanPoint Marine Lending, a business line of BankNewport, specializes in consumer marine and recreational vehicle financing programs.

Through its All In Giving program, BankNewport is committed to supporting nonprofits with areas of impact focused on basic human needs, children and families, education, economic security, healthy lives, arts and culture, and the environment.  BankNewport has awarded over $8 million in grants, sponsorships, and donations over the past ten years to a wide range of nonprofits to help strengthen and enrich lives and communities throughout Rhode Island. Financial education and community service performed by employees totals 8,500 hours annually.  For more information, please visit www.BankNewport.com.