Washington Trust Bank

Washington Trust was beyond excited to attend Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King County's open house at their Yarrow Cottages property in the South Park neighborhood of Seattle. We got to see the incredible work Habitat for Humanity is doing in delivering affordable housing and get an up-close look at the beautiful homes being created for families in our community. While attending, Christin Malek learned more about their impactful homeownership model and how it's transforming lives. This event served to build a stronger connection with community members and others dedicated to supporting affordable housing. We are proud to support Habitat for Humanity’s mission and to be part of a community making affordable housing a reality. Carrie Wolter, MPA

We are thrilled to share that Michelle Joslin has joined our Portland team as a Mortgage Loan Officer. Michelle’s career in mortgage lending is marked by accomplishments and awards. Her accolades include the prestigious President’s Club award for four consecutive years while at KeyBank. She was also recognized as one of the Top 25 Loan Officers by total production in the State of Oregon in 2022. Welcome Michelle!

Washington Trust Bank is proud to announce a $12,000 donation to the College Career and Life Readiness Program of the Everett Public Schools Foundation! This donation will help empower students with the skills and resources they need to succeed in college, their careers, and beyond. The multifaceted approach of the program equips students with the necessary tools to enter the workforce directly after high school, preparing them for their first career step. The Everett Public Schools Foundation is a vital partner to the district and community, supporting innovative and critical programs that guide skill building instruction for students’ career success. Through the focused efforts of volunteers, the Foundation manages a network reaching across the entire region, raising awareness and gathering funding support from businesses, generous donors, and community partners. It is an honor to contribute to this program that serves our next generation of professionals. Christine Benson, CFP® Kay Fantin

Washington Trust is proud to announce its commitment of up to $1 million to the Equitable Access to Credit Program offered by the Washington State Department of Commerce. The program seeks to boost community and economic development in the state by fostering investment in small, rural, and underserved areas through an increase of traditional financing to businesses and individuals who have historically lacked it. The program disburses contributed funds in the form of grants to qualified lending institutions. These lenders then award grants within their markets. #EconomicDevelopment #CommunityInvestment #SupportSmallBusiness https://lnkd.in/gNVnazDG?

We’re pleased to share that Nick Sutton has joined our growing commercial banking team in downtown Boise! With over 18 years of experience in business finance, Nick joins Washington Trust as a relationship manager, a role in which he’ll use his experience to customize financial solutions to help commercial banking clients achieve their goals. His areas of expertise include commercial and industrial (C&I) loans, commercial lines of credit, commercial services, and construction & development. Nick graduated from Arizona State University, where he earned a bachelor’s degree in business management, and has since continued his education by earning an executive leadership certificate from the University of Washington and graduating from Pacific Coast Banking School in 2022. Welcome to the team, Nick!

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For more than 70 years, Boys & Girls Clubs of Bellevue has committed to providing safe places for Bellevue’s youth when they are not in school. In 2023 they served more than 16,000 youth, across 18 clubs, with 348 programs. In June, Esperanza (Hope) Alonzo and Robert Harvie presented them with a $10,000 contribution to support their impactful work. Thanks for all you do for the kids in your community!

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Sometimes, we could all use something to brighten our days. That’s why we have #RandomActsofAwesome. Could be a thank you basket for first responders. Could be a free espresso drink for everyone in line. This time it was team members out across the Washington Trust footprint distributing gift cards for use at local minority-owned businesses. We’re passionate about providing the best for the communities we serve, and even a small, random gesture can go a long way.  

We are happy to announce that Louise Zahller has been promoted to relationship manager on the Wealth Management & Advisory Services team in Spokane. She brings with her an expertise in employee benefits and the retirement sector of finance to Washington Trust. Louise works closely with individual clients on their investment account strategies, ensuring the investment structure and goals of her clients are closely in sync. Congratulations, Louise!