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

Keith Chouinard - Chairman
The Newport Experience
Lodging Under 100 Rooms

Dr. Melissa Varao - Vice Chair
Salve Regina University
Member of the Public

Matt Gray - Treasurer
Gray Matter Marketing
Portsmouth Appointee

Stephan Brigidi - Secretary
Bristol Workshops
Bristol Appointee

BOARD

Joanna Arrighie
Newport Marriott
Lodging Over 100 Rooms

Rebecca Bertrand
Newport Historical Society
City of Newport Appointee

Meredith Brower
Tiverton Farmers Market
Tiverton 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

Andrew Moore
Little Compton Appointee

John Nunes
Newport Vineyards
Attractions Representative

Sean O'Connor
Newport Out
City of Newport Appointee

Marla Romash
Our Table Jamestown
Jamestown Appointee