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Washington Trust promotes Lyons to senior vice president and team leader of commercial real estate division

Bethany Lyons

 

Westerly, RI According to Washington Trust, Bethany Lyons was promoted to senior vice president and team leader of its commercial real estate division. She is responsible for managing the lending and sales activities, including deal sourcing, structuring, and portfolio management, of a team with a commercial loan portfolio in excess of $1.5 billion.

Lyons brings more than 20 years of experience in the commercial real estate field to her new role, most recently as a top producing relationship manager. She holds an MBA and bachelor’s degree from Providence College, and is active in the communities Washington Trust serves. She currently serves as board president of the Frank Olean Center in Westerly, and is a supporter and fundraiser for the local chapter of the American Heart Association.

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