Outstanding Women
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RITA BECK
Designer / Co-owner
Cumberland Kitchen and Bath Design Center
Rita Beck, co-owner of Cumberland Kitchen and Bath Design Center, loves to design and build kitchen and bath remodels. Her goal is to ensure that her customers have a good experience. When shopping for a kitchen or bathroom remodel, Rita’ s process is easy. You will be working one on one with the designer throughout the design and construction process, making it a better experience. Your designer will work with you to create a functional design as well as the aesthetics of your space, in our showroom.
Cumberland Kitchen and Bath Design Center 1764 Mendon Rd., Cumberland, RI 02864 401-334-7317 • cumberlandkitchen. com info @ cumberlandkitchen. com
Rita understands that your house is your home and hiring the right people is extremely important. When shopping for a new kitchen or bath, making sure you feel comfortable with the designer and the company is important. Cumberland Kitchen and Bath Design Center prides themselves on hand picking both their designers and their contractors. Rita looks forward to working with you and being able to create your dream kitchen or bathroom.
BETHANY LYONS
Senior Vice President, Managing Director, Commercial Real Estate Banking Group
Washington Trust
Bethany leads Washington Trust’ s Commercial Real Estate Banking Group, managing a $ 2 billion portfolio across New England. She has been with the team since inception, starting as an analyst when she first began her career at the bank twentyfive years ago.
Her success reflects her persistence and customer service— she thrives on finding the right solutions to make deals happen for her clients. Bethany is also a dedicated mentor, fostering a collaborative culture where her team can succeed together.
Washington Trust 1-800-475-2265 • washtrust. com Member FDIC
For her, leadership is about giving back to a company that has given her great opportunities.“ Washington Trust offers the best of both worlds— a community-based approach with a focus on relationships and the ability to work on complex deals that challenge me and foster my professional growth as a banker,” she says.
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