Washington Trust Hires Tjader as SVP, Director of Project Management

WESTERLY, R.I.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--

Washington Trust recently announced that Rick Tjader of Barrington, R.I. has been appointed Senior Vice President, Director of Project Management. Tjader is responsible for all aspects of technology project management including organizational project planning, budgeting and project methodology. In addition, Tjader plays an integral role in technology financial and process improvement.

Tjader has more than thirty years of finance experience, most recently serving as Vice President of Finance Change Management for State Street Corporation in Boston, MA. A graduate of Northwestern University, Tjader has a Master of Business Administration in Finance. He also has a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Lafayette College.

Founded in 1800, Washington Trust is the largest independent bank headquartered in Rhode Island and the oldest community Bank in the nation. Washington Trust provides commercial banking, small business banking, personal banking, mortgage banking, and wealth management and trust services to individuals and institutions throughout the Northeast. Our Commercial Banking Group offers a full line of commercial and industrial lending, commercial real estate, and cash management services to borrowers throughout the Northeast. Washington Trust is an SBA preferred lender. Our team of experienced professionals are dedicated to providing customized, comprehensive financing and personalized services. The Washington Trust Company is a subsidiary of Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc., (NASDAQ Global Select, symbol: WASH).

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