BankNewport is pleased to announce that John P. Droukas has been named vice president, commercial credit underwriting manager. In this role, he will oversee the day-to-day operations of the Bank’s Commercial Credit Underwriting Team, supporting the growth strength and quality of the institution’s commercial loan  portfolio.

Droukas brings valuable experience in commercial credit and underwriting to BankNewport, most recently serving as a commercial credit approval officer with Rockland Trust in Brockton, Massachusetts. Prior to that, he was a commercial underwriter with Citizens Bank in Warwick, Rhode Island, specializing in commercial and business banking.

A graduate of Johnson & Wales University in Providence, John earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management.   

John resides in Dartmouth, Massachusetts with his family.

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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 oldest banks in the United States and, as a mutual organization, is committed to the financial success of its customers, employees, and the community for 206 years. BankNewport has nineteen branch locations, a community lending center in Central Falls, and a commercial lending office in Providence. OceanPoint Marine Lending, a business line of BankNewport, specializes in consumer marine and recreational vehicle financing programs.
 
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