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
Christine Francis
Carmen & Ginger
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
Thomas McNiff
General's Crossing Brewhouse
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
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Guide to Wineries + Breweries
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Spring On The Coast
Sunny cobblestone paths lined with fresh spring blossoms. Longer days and long-awaited sunshine—it's a feeling unlike any other. Classic.


The Ocean Race Newport
The world's most grueling and exciting ocean race makes its return to Newport, the only North American stopover throughout its six-month excursion, on May 13 - 21, 2023. The Ocean Race, renowned as…


Events to Honor Newport Irish Heritage Month
A month long celebration of events promoting Irish heritage, culture, and history in Newport.
