George D Duarte

George D Duarte, Jr has over 19 years of experience in the banking industry. Currently, they serve as the Senior Vice President and Director of Business Banking at BankNewport. In this role, they manage a team of Business and Commercial Lending Officers, providing guidance and coaching for all Business and Commercial Loan requests. Prior to joining BankNewport, George worked as the Vice President, SBA Lending Officer for Santander Bank, N.A. in the New England and New York regions. George D also held various positions at Bank Of America, Citizens Bank, and BankRI, where they gained experience in relationship management, business development, and wealth management. Throughout their career, George has demonstrated strong leadership skills and a commitment to helping clients achieve their financial goals.

George D Duarte, Jr has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from Rhode Island College, which they obtained from 1992 to 1995. In 2008 to 2009, they pursued a certificate in business management from Bryant University. Later, in 1999 to 2000, they earned a Certificate in Human Resources from Roger Williams University. In 2016, they briefly studied Commercial Lending at the University of Rhode Island.