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
