STAFF DIRECTORY

Secretary of Commerce

Stefan Pryor serves as Rhode Island’s first Secretary of Commerce...

President

Jesse serves as President of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. Prior to this role, Jesse was...

Managing Director of Financial Services

Bill oversees the Rhode Island Industrial Facilities Corporation bond issuance...

Executive VP of Business Development

Hilary Fagan serves as Executive Vice President of Business Development for...

Chief Financial Officer

As Chief Financial Officer, Lisa is currently responsible for team management, financial...

Executive VP of Investments

Jeff serves as the Executive Vice President of Investments of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. In this role, he...

Program Director, Food Strategy

Sue serves at the Program Director for Food Strategy. In this role, she oversees...

Business Assistance Advisor

Denise provides credit analysis and underwriting of a variety of commercial loan requests made to the Small Business...

Special Assignment

Victor's main focus is to answer the Rhode Island Small Business Hotline...

Assistant Director SupplyRI

Doris’s role is to provide professional assistance to Rhode Island businesses to encourage their growth and expansion, acting as...

PTAC Program Coordinator

Charlene has worked at Hasbro Children’s Hospital as a development associate and patient financial service...

Director of Tourism

Mark is responsible for implementing and managing the activities of the corporation’s tourism efforts, PR, publications...

Wavemaker Fellowship Director

Jillian Butler serves as the Wavemaker Fellowship Director. In this role, Jill is responsible for facilitating the annual...

Senior Director Business Assistance

During his ten-year tenure at the corporation, Christopher has held various positions...

PTAC Government Contracts Counselor

Kaileigh Carroll works with the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) at the Commerce Corporation managing...

Senior Art Director

Anthony Cormier is the Senior Art Director for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. In this role, he designs digital...

Administrative Assistant

Peg currently works for the chief operating officer and senior economic development advisors at the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation...

Marketing Production & Operations Manager

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...

PTAC Government Contracts Counselor

As a PTAC Government Contracts Counselor, Louis provides diverse contract consulting services to an active group...

Tourism Marketing Assistant

Donna joined the Operations Team as an administrative assistant specialist...

Innovation Program Manager

Kaleena Harrington serves at the Innovation Program Manager where she aids in the management of the Innovation...

Deputy Director of Communications and Marketing

Brian Hodge serves as the Deputy Director of Communications and Marketing. He works closely...

Graphic Designer

Tyson is skilled with creating and maintaining brand standards in both print and digital design, incorporating branding...

Contracts & Accounting Administrator

Karen’s primary responsibilities include processing accounts payable for all entities, contract management, purchasing...

Human Resources Manager

As Human Resources Manager for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, Jeanine plans, directs and coordinates the human resource...

SupplyRI Program Assistant

Savannah Martin serves as the SupplyRI Program Assistant. In this role...

Receptionist

Betty Ann joined the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation in 2005 as the receptionist. However, over the years, her position has...

Senior Staff Accountant

Kathy manages the corporation’s accounting system, Microsoft Dynamics GP, and is administrator on the corporation’s banking....

Operations Manager /Executive Assistant

Sharon is responsible for the daily activities and initiatives of the chief operating officer of the Commerce Corporation, oversees the flow...

Associate

Kevin Porras serves as an Associate within the Investment Group at the Commerce Corporation...

Financial Portfolio Manager

Dan serves as a small business relationship manager for Rhode Island businesses that seek financial help from the corporation...

Senior Vice President Business Development

Lynn Rakowsky serves as a Senior Vice President of Business Development. Lynn is responsible for direct outreach...

Research Analyst & Business Development Associate

Shreyas supports the business development team in the business attraction, retention, and expansion initiative...

REF Program Manager

Annie monitors and oversees all grants and loans awarded through the programs of the Rhode Island Renewable Energy...

Senior Economic Advisor

Joe serves as a Senior Advisor to the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation and work closely with Secretary of Commerce Stefan Pryor and Commerce Corporation President Jesse Saglio...

Business Development Executive

John Riendeau spearheads special business development initiatives and projects and deals with...

Director - Innovation Campus

Pete is the Director of the Rhode Island Innovation Campus Initiative, responsible for overseeing the attraction of prospective...

Director of Communications and Stakeholder Outreach

Managing Director Innovation

Christine is responsible for launching statewide economic development initiatives that maximize the economic impact of...

Business Advisor Group Executive

Kathy manages the international trade partnership between the agency and the John Chafee Center for International Business...

Vice President Business Development

Jeff Tingley is the Vice President of Business Development for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation...

Tourism Marketing Specialist

Nancy-Jean Vachon is the Tourism Marketing Specialist at the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation...

Vice President, Business Assistance

Matt serves as the Vice President of Business Assistance of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation...

Senior Project Manager

Michael’s assignments fall under three main areas: planning activities, operations activities, and project management. He has worked...

Accountant

Megan joined the accounting department earlier this year. Prior to that she worked in...

PTAC Government Contracts Director

Melody is responsible for helping Rhode Island businesses navigate the government contracting process at the local, state, and...

Facility Assistant

Ray is responsible for the logistics of the agency’s office. He manages onsite technical support, shipping and receiving, supplies...