Board of Directors

The Discover Newport Board of Directors is comprised of 18 members with representation from the nine municipalities within Newport and Bristol Counties and five specific industry appointments.

Karen Binder
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
Bristol Appointee

Elizabeth Buckley
Barrington Appointee

Geremie Callahan
Fluke Newport
Restaurant Appointee

Keith Chouinard
The Chanler at Cliff Walk
Lodging Under 100 Rooms

John Edick
Blackstone Caterers
Member of the Public

Matt Gineo - Treasurer
Oldport Marine Services
City of Newport Appointee

Robert Kempenaar II
Kempenaar Real Estates, Inc.
Middletown Appointee

Christine Klase
Tiverton Appointee

Rick Lombardi
Middletown Appointee

T.R. McGrath
McGrath Clambakes, Inc.
Middletown Appointee

Thomas McNiff
Jamestown Beer Holdings
Jamestown Appointee

Andrew Moore
Little Compton Appointee

Jeanne Marie Napolitano
City of Newport Appointee