STAFF DIRECTORY
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Secretary of Commerce
Elizabeth Tanner was appointed Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce in June 2022, under Governor Daniel McKee.
Director of Operations and Special Projects
Daniela Fairchild serves as the Director of Operations and Special Projects for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. In this role, she...
Chief Marketing Officer
Anika Kimble-Huntley serves as Chief Marketing Officer for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. She is responsible for marketing the state to a broad audience as a destination for tourism and commerce, attracting...
Managing Director of Financial Services
Bill oversees the Rhode Island Industrial Facilities Corporation bond issuance...
Chief Financial Officer/Senior Controller
Justin Medeiros is the Chief Financial Officer/Senior Controller at the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation.
Executive VP of Investments
Jeff serves as the Executive Vice President of Investments of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. In this role, he...
RI COMMERCE STAFF
Government Procurement Program Coordinator
Jake joins the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation as the Government Procurement Program Coordinator...
Business Assistance Advisor
Denise provides credit analysis and underwriting of a variety of commercial loan requests made to the Small Business...
Director of Small Business Resource Programs
Doris's role is to provide professional assistance to Rhode Island businesses to encourage their growth and expansion, acting as...
Procurement Specialist
Charlene joined the PTAC program in 2018. As a Procurement Specialist, she is responsible for helping Rhode Island businesses...
Offshore Wind Supply Chain Manager
Jamie Buck serves as the Offshore Wind Supply Chain Manager for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation.
Renewable Energy Fund Project Coordinator
Kaleigh's role is to manage and actively maintain all Energy Programs that RI Commerce has to offer.
Director Business Advisory Group
During his ten-year tenure at the corporation, Christopher has held various positions...
Vice President of Business Development and Investments
Will serves as the Vice President of Business Development and Investments for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. In this role...
Administrative and Program Assistant
Amy currently works for the Executive Vice Presidents of Investments, Business Development, and I-195 Redevelopment District...
Graphic Designer
Dennise Dumapias is a Graphic Designer at the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation.
Domestic Tourism & Marketing Operations Director
Robin is the Domestic Tourism & Marketing Operations Director at the Commerce Corporation...
Financial Services Operations Manager
Stacy serves as administrative support for all finance programs of the corporation, including...
Business Assistance Coordinator
Lori currently works in the Business Assistance Group at the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation....
Senior Advisor - Business Support
Before joining the corporation, Wayne was the Founder, and President of You Are Not Alone Gifts LLC. Wayne also...
Senior Grants Administrator
Kaleena Harrington serves as the Senior Grants Administrator. She works closely with the administration to....
Business Development Associate Vice President
Lilia Holt serves as the Business Development Associate Vice President for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation...
Contracts & Accounting Manager
Karen’s primary responsibilities include processing accounts payable for all entities, contract management, purchasing...
Vice President of Business Development
Siu-Li Khoe serves as the Vice President of Business Development for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation...
Innovation Program Analyst
Marc joined Rhode Island Commerce Corporation as the Program Analyst for the Wavemaker Fellowship Program...
Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Officer
A native Rhode Islander, Jennifer joins RI Commerce after a 20-year public affairs career in Washington DC.
Director Wavemaker Fellowship
In this role, Barry is responsible for facilitating the annual application & award process, promoting the program to potential...
Research Analyst & Business Development Associate
Shreyas supports the business development team in the business attraction, retention, and expansion initiative...
Staff Accountant
Director of Communications and Stakeholder Outreach
Vice President of Business Development
Dick Soule serves as the Vice President of Business Development for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. He is responsible for...
Renewable Energy Fund Program Manager
Karen Stewart serves as the Renewable Energy Manager. In this role, Karen is responsible for overseeing the Renewable Energy Fund...
Director of Broadband Strategy
Brian Thorn serves as the Director of Broadband Strategy for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation...
Tourism Marketing Specialist
Nancy-Jean Vachon is the Tourism Marketing Specialist at the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation...
SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Secretary of Commerce
Elizabeth Tanner was appointed Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce in June 2022, under Governor Daniel McKee.
Director of Operations and Special Projects
Daniela Fairchild serves as the Director of Operations and Special Projects for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. In this role, she...
Chief Marketing Officer
Anika Kimble-Huntley serves as Chief Marketing Officer for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. She is responsible for marketing the state to a broad audience as a destination for tourism and commerce, attracting...
Managing Director of Financial Services
Bill oversees the Rhode Island Industrial Facilities Corporation bond issuance...
Chief Financial Officer/Senior Controller
Justin Medeiros is the Chief Financial Officer/Senior Controller at the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation.
Executive VP of Investments
Jeff serves as the Executive Vice President of Investments of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. In this role, he...
RI COMMERCE STAFF
Government Procurement Program Coordinator
Jake joins the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation as the Government Procurement Program Coordinator...
Business Assistance Advisor
Denise provides credit analysis and underwriting of a variety of commercial loan requests made to the Small Business...
Director of Small Business Resource Programs
Doris's role is to provide professional assistance to Rhode Island businesses to encourage their growth and expansion, acting as...
Procurement Specialist
Charlene joined the PTAC program in 2018. As a Procurement Specialist, she is responsible for helping Rhode Island businesses...
Offshore Wind Supply Chain Manager
Jamie Buck serves as the Offshore Wind Supply Chain Manager for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation.
Renewable Energy Fund Project Coordinator
Kaleigh's role is to manage and actively maintain all Energy Programs that RI Commerce has to offer...
Director Business Advisory Group
During his ten-year tenure at the corporation, Christopher has held various positions...
Vice President of Business Development and Investments
Will serves as the Vice President of Business Development and Investments for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. In this role...
Administrative and Program Assistant
Amy currently works for the Executive Vice Presidents of Investments, Business Development, and I-195 Redevelopment District...
Graphic Designer
Dennise Dumapias is a Graphic Designer at the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation.
Domestic Tourism & Marketing Operations Director
Robin is the Marketing Production & Operations Manager at the Commerce Corporation...
Financial Services Operations Manager
Stacy serves as administrative support for all finance programs of the corporation, including...
Business Assistance Coordinator
Lori currently works in the Business Assistance Group at the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation....
Senior Advisor - Business Support
Before joining the corporation, Wayne was the Founder, and President of You Are Not Alone Gifts LLC. Wayne also...
Senior Grants Administrator
Kaleena Harrington serves as the Senior Grants Administrator. She works closely with the administration to....
Business Development Associate Vice President
Lilia Holt serves as the Business Development Associate Vice President for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation...
Contracts & Accounting Manager
Karen’s primary responsibilities include processing accounts payable for all entities, contract management, purchasing...
Vice President of Business Development
Siu-Li Khoe serves as the Vice President of Business Development for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation...
Innovation Program Analyst
Marc joined Rhode Island Commerce Corporation as the Program Analyst for the Wavemaker Fellowship Program...
Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Officer
A native Rhode Islander, Jennifer joins RI Commerce after a 20-year public affairs career in Washington DC.
Director Wavemaker Fellowship
In this role, Barry is responsible for facilitating the annual application & award process, promoting the program to potential...
Research Analyst & Business Development Associate
Shreyas supports the business development team in the business attraction, retention, and expansion initiative...
Staff Accountant
Director of Communications and Stakeholder Outreach
Vice President of Business Development
Dick Soule serves as the Vice President of Business Development for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. He is responsible for...
Renewable Energy Fund Program Manager
Karen Stewart serves as the Renewable Energy Manager. In this role, Karen is responsible for overseeing the Renewable Energy Fund...
Broadband Strategy Director
Brian Thorn serves as the Director of Broadband Strategy for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation...
Tourism Marketing Specialist
Nancy-Jean Vachon is the Tourism Marketing Specialist at the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation...
