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

Katie Dickson
By Water
Warren Appointee

John Edick
Blackstone Caterers
Member of the Public

Salvatore Fuccillo
Barrington Appointee

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

Jeanne Marie Napolitano
City of Newport Appointee

Matt Plumb
Brick Alley Pub
Restaurant Representative

Brad Read
Sail Newport
Attractions Representative

Brewer Rowe - Chairman
International Tennis Hall of Fame
City of Newport Appointee