Name: Laurel Bowerman
Title: Vice President
Company: The Washington Trust Company
Location: Providence, RI
Birthplace: Providence, RI
Family: Two daughters, Julie and Kim
College: University of Rhode Island
First job unrelated to your current field: Worked for American Historical Association in Washington D.C.
First job in current field: Citizens Bank
What your firm does now and its plans for the future? Commercial financing growth throughout New England
Hobbies: Golf, tennis, skiing, running and travel
Favorite novel: "Behind the Beautiful Forevers" by Katherine Boo
Favorite film: "Life is Beautiful"
Keys to success: Positive attitude
Person you admire most (outside of family): Day-to-day unsung heroes and teachers
If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Pediatrician
Providence, RI Shawmut Design and Construction celebrated the ceremonial groundbreaking for the 195 District Park Pavilion, marking the start of construction on a facility that will feature year-round dining and support space for park operations. In addition to the 3,500 s/f building, the project will include infrastructure upgrades