BankNewport Welcomes Dan Bigbee as Vice President, Information Technology Manager

BankNewport is pleased to announce that Dan Bigbee has been named vice president, Information Technology manager. In this role, he will oversee the overall operations of BankNewport’s IT infrastructure, assuring the efficient, secure, and seamless delivery of IT services and support. Bigbee will also be responsible for providing ongoing security, availability, and integrity of the Bank’s cloud and on-premises networks and systems.

Dan brings more than two decades of IT leadership experience to BankNewport, most recently serving as senior Information Technology infrastructure manager at Ocean State Job Lot in North Kingstown, Rhode Island. Prior to that he was director of Information Technology at Medtech Ambulance in Pawtucket.

A graduate of New England Tech in Warwick, Dan earned an associate’s degree in computer systems and networking.  He resides in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, with his family.

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 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.
 
Through its All In Giving program, BankNewport is committed to supporting nonprofits with areas of impact focused on basic human needs, arts & culture, education success, and healthy lives, thriving communities.  BankNewport has awarded over $7.7 million in grants, sponsorships, and donations over the past five years to a wide range of nonprofits to help strengthen and enrich lives and communities throughout Rhode Island. Financial education and community service performed by employees totals 10,000 hours annually. For more information, please visit www.BankNewport.com.