BankNewport Names Fredy Huezo to Vice President, Business and Commercial Lending Officer

NEWPORT, R.I. – (August 2, 2022) – BankNewport is pleased to announce that Fredy Huezo has been named vice president, business and commercial lending officer, working with business owners to provide customized solutions that meet their needs and priorities.

Prior to joining BankNewport, Huezo was a vice president, small business banker at Bank of America. A graduate of Johnson & Wales University, Huezo is a resident of Hopkinton, Massachusetts.

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, with commercial lending offices in Cumberland and Providence.

BankNewport business lines include OceanPoint Marine Lending, specializing in consumer marine and recreational vehicle financing programs, and OceanPoint Insurance, a Trusted Choice independent insurance agency, providing a broad range of property casualty insurance products, including employee benefits and marine related insurance products.