Washington Trust Hires 35-Year C&I Veteran and SBA Expert as VPs

Daniel Hagerty joins as vice president, commercial banking, bringing over 35 years of experience in commercial lending, credit administration and market leadership, most recently managing complex loan portfolios for a Massachusetts-headquartered bank. Thomas Quinlan is named vice president, commercial banking, with more than two decades of business and commercial banking experience, including SBA lending, portfolio management and relationship development.

These appointments aim to enhance Washington Trust’s capacity to provide tailored financing, deposit and cash-management solutions to small and mid-sized businesses in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Their combined expertise addresses both C&I lending and SBA financing needs to support client growth while maintaining credit quality.

By strengthening its commercial banking leadership, Washington Trust positions itself to capture additional regional market share, drive loan portfolio expansion and deepen advisory relationships with business clients across New England.