People on the Move: Ranglin Named to Head RIBBA and BankRI Makes Appointment
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People on the Move: Ranglin Named to Head RIBBA and BankRI Makes Appointment
Ranglin Named President & CEO of Rhode Island Black Business Association
GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLASTThe Rhode Island Black Business Association, a non-profit organization dedicated to advancing business opportunities and vitality of Black-owned and minority businesses and professionals in RI, has announced that Lisa Ranglin has been named President and CEO of the organization.
Ranglin founded the organization in 2011 and has served as the Interim Executive Director since January of 2021.
She has over twenty years of experience in the banking industries at Citizen's Bank and Bank of America where she led large complex multi-year, multi-million-dollar projects with an emphasis on technology, regulatory compliance, process improvement and organizational change management initiative. Ranglin approaches leadership from through a solution-focused lens by creating and developing teams of staff and volunteers with passion, energy, and vision, said RIBBA. She is an alumnus of Leadership Rhode Island, holds a master’s degree from Johnston & Wales University, and is a bachelor’s degree from New England Technical College.
“Lisa Ranglin is a tremendous asset to Rhode Island and to underserved communities in the region and beyond, said Robin Peterson Gibbs, RIBBA Board Member and Senior Regional Director of Office of International Advancement at Brown University. “She has a profound understanding of the positive impact economic development has on individuals, families and communities. Thanks to Lisa's vision, leadership and determination, RIBBA has become a powerful vehicle for social change. During the pandemic, Lisa summoned a "call to action" that was answered by local leaders from government and business and has resulted in support that will position RIBBA to have a more significant footprint and even greater impact in the future. Congratulations to Lisa on her appointment as CEO of RIBBA!”
Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) has named a new branch manager at one of its Warwick locations. The bank has promoted banking veteran Lynne DeSantis, who also calls the city home, to lead its Buttonwoods branch on West Shore Road.
DeSantis joined the BankRI team in March 2021 as the assistant manager of its Warwick Avenue branch. Previously, she spent 21 years in retail banking with Citizens Bank, most recently working in branch management in one of its Warwick locations.
“Being a local bank, we take pride in serving the same communities where we live, and with DeSantis, I can’t envision anyone who better understands the needs of her customers,” said Erica Martineau, SVP, Regional Manager for BankRI. “Lynne’s commitment to service and to building meaningful relationships makes her a great fit for this opportunity – we’re delighted that she is leading our Buttonwoods branch.”
As manager, DeSantis oversees the day-to-day operations of the branch and is responsible for leading and coaching a diverse team of financial professionals. She focuses on business development and ensuring a branch-wide delivery of personalized customer service.
DeSantis holds a degree in Business Management from the Community College of Rhode Island.