Leadership Rhode Island (LRI) is proud to announce that applications are now officially open for the 2026 Chi II Core Program, a transformative leadership experience designed to bring together professionals from across the state to shape Rhode Island’s future. Rooted in LRI’s mission to engage and connect people through shared experiences, the Core Program fosters personal growth, organizational development, and community impact. Each year, a diverse cohort of leaders from the public, private, and
Centreville Bank Appoints New Chief Information Officer to Drive Digital Transformation StrategyLocal technology leader Jim Peluso joins team to spearhead IT strategy Centreville Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Jim Peluso as its newChief Information Officer (CIO). In this key leadership role, Peluso will oversee the Bank’s Information Technology and Information Security departments, positioning Centreville Bank for continued growth, expansion, and enhancing both the employee and customer
She will lead fundraising efforts as the $1.5 billion Foundation rolls out a new Five-Year Action Plan and community priorities Lisa Roth Blackman has been appointed Vice President of Development at the $1.5 billion Rhode Island Foundation. She will lead the Foundation’s fundraising efforts and serve as a member of the Foundation’s leadership team. “Lisa brings a remarkable resume and remarkable local contacts and context to the Foundation. She is skilled at engaging donors in mission-driven