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.

OFFICERS

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

Keith Chouinard - Vice Chairman
The Newport Experience
Lodging Under 100 Rooms

Karen Binder - Secretary
Blithewold Mansion, Gardens & Arboretum
Bristol Appointee

Pamela Baldwin - Treasurer
Newport Harbor Island Resort
Lodging Over 100 Rooms
 

BOARD

Peter Connerton
Middletown Appointee

Keri Cronin
Warren Appointee

Patrick Fitzgerald
Sardella's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant Representative

Gillian Friedman Fox
Newport Classical
City of Newport Appointee

Meredith Brower
Tiverton Farmers Market
Tiverton Appointee

Matt Gray
Gray Matter Marketing
Portsmouth Appointee

Ann Hof
RI Marine Trades Association
Barrington Appointee

Charlie Holder
Newport City Councilor​
City of Newport Appointee

Robert Kempenaar II
Kempenaar Real Estates, Inc.
Middletown Appointee

TBD
Jamestown Appointee

Andrew Moore
Little Compton Appointee

John Nunes
Newport Vineyards
Attractions Representative

Sean O'Connor
Newport Out
City of Newport Appointee

Dr. Melissa Varao
Salve Regina University
Member of the Public

go-to guides

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Ocean Drive 2020

Guide to Parking

Park your ride in these lots, streets and somewhat secret spots, get out and enjoy the view.

Rose Island Lighthouse Unique Places To Stay

Unique Places To Stay

Whether you’re hoping for a serene stay in a private lighthouse or an overnight in a chic urban loft, we’ve got you covered with the most noteworthy spots in town.

Copy of Madeleine Kids

Newport with Kids: The Fall Edition

From apple picking and interactive museums to plenty of pumpkin patches, hayrides and a corn maze they'll love wandering through, here are our favorite family-approved picks.