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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

Matt Gray - Chairman
Gray Matter Marketing
Portsmouth Appointee

Dr. Melissa Varao - Vice Chair
Salve Regina University
Member of the Public

Rebecca Bertrand - Treasurer
Newport Historical Society
City of Newport Appointee

Stephan Brigidi - Secretary
Bristol Workshops
Bristol Appointee

BOARD

Joanna Arrighie
Newport Marriott
Lodging Over 100 Rooms

Meredith Brower
Tiverton Farmers Market
Tiverton Appointee

Nicole Canning
Stoneacre Hospitality
Newport Appointee

Peter Connerton
Middletown Appointee

Keri Cronin
Dish, Owner
Warren Appointee

Patrick Fitzgerald
Sardella's Italian Restaurant
Restaurant Representative

Ann Hof
RI Marine Trades Association
Barrington Appointee

Charlie Holder
Newport City Councilor
City of Newport Appointee

Kajsa Kempenaar
Kempenaar Real Estate
Middletown Appointee

Molly McGlew
Little Compton Appointee

John Nunes
Newport Vineyards
Attractions Representative

Kevin O'Leary
Preservation Society of Newport County
Middletown Appointee

Marla Romash
Our Table Jamestown
Jamestown Appointee

Andy Ross
Brenton Hotel
Lodging Under 100 Rooms

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Rose Island Lighthouse

Bellevue Trolley

Free “Hop-on Hop-Off” Trolley

Getting around has just gotten easier.

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Celebrating America's 250th

From cobblestones to the coast, Newport and Bristol Counties are celebrating America’s 250th with stories worth telling.

Newport Umbrella Sky

Umbrella Sky Newport

Picture this: 200+ colorful umbrellas suspended above Brick Market Place in Newport.

Ocean Drive 2020

Guide to Parking

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

Sail Boat Newport RI

Summer on The Coast

Call us biased but we think summer in Newport is synonymous with heaven on earth.

Queen Anne Square Spring Flowers Daffodil Yellow Cherry Pink

300 Years of Trinity Church

Steeped in rich history, Trinity Church has a long story of worship dating back 300 years to 1726.