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RIScene k Rhode Island Monthly’s Partner-Related Events and Promotions Washington Trust Named ‘Best-In-State’ Bank by Forbes July 2020 — The Washington Trust Company was named by Forbes as the “Best In-State Bank” in Rhode Island as part of its annual listing/ranking of the best banks in each of the fifty states. Notably, Washington Trust was the only bank selected in Rhode Island. “We’re extremely honored to be recognized as the “Best-In-State” bank,” said Edward O. Handy III, chairman and chief executive officer, Washington Trust. “This national recognition reconfirms our commitment to the outstanding service our employees provide to our customers.” PPAC General Manager elected as president of Rhode Island College Foundation August 2020 — Rhode Island College alumnus and PPAC General Manager Alan Chille will serve as the RIC Foundation’s new president. The foundation is the primary source of private support fueling the college’s mission of providing accessible higher education to traditional and non-traditional students across the state, region and beyond. “As a Rhode Island College alumnus, it has been my pleasure to have served as the foundation’s vice president and it is an honor to now be chosen as president,” Chille said. Washington Trust Edward O. Handy III, chairman and chief executive officer Edward O. Handy III, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer –in photo Alan Chille, general manager at PPAC and newly elected president of the Rhode Island College Foundation Thank You to our 2020 Excellence in Nursing Award Sponsors PRESENTING SPONSORS SUPPORTING SPONSORS Rhode Island Association of Nurse Anesthetists RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY l OCTOBER 2020 119