Ali Lagesse

Ali Lagesse has a strong background in banking, with experience in various roles and responsibilities. Ali is currently working as a Portfolio Manager, VP at BankNewport, where they provide guidance to businesses in achieving their financial goals and supports loan officers. Prior to this, they were a Business Banking Relationship Manager and Analyst at Eastern Bank, where they managed PPP loans, underwrote loans, and handled Salesforce cases. Ali also worked at Santander Bank as a Small Business Specialist (SBS) Wholesaler, VP, where they provided leadership and support for a comprehensive small business program. Additionally, they held roles at Citizens Bank, including Small Business Leader, VP, Sales & Service Change Leader, VP, and Branch Manager II, VP, where they played key roles in program implementation, revenue growth, and customer satisfaction.

Ali Lagesse has an Associate of Science degree in Business Administration and Management from Fisher College. They also have a Certificate of Studies in Commercial Credit Fundamentals from the Community College of Rhode Island. Additionally, Ali attended the Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School with a focus on Medical. They have obtained various certifications, such as Delivery Tips for Speaking in Public, Jodi Glickman on Pitching Yourself, and Learning Personal Branding from LinkedIn. They also hold expired certifications in Real Estate Licensure and Series 6 and 63.