Professional Profile: Laurel Bowerman - 2013

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