Thomas Vignali has been named general manager of Davitt Design Build Inc. In his new role, he is responsible for overseeing the operations of the company and its affiliates, developing new clients and maintaining relationships with former clients. more

Kevin Flynn has been named project manager of Davitt Design Build Inc. In his new role, Flynn is responsible for overseeing the new construction and renovation of high-end, residential properties throughout Rhode Island. more

Dennis Hughes has been named loan officer at Homestar Mortgage. more

Benjamin M. Lord has been promoted to vice president, information security officer at Bank-Newport. more

Mark J. Drywa has been appointed vice president, manager of help desk support at Washington Trust Co. more

Michael J. Cleary has been appointed group executive vice president and head of U.S. distribution for consumer banking at RBS Citizens Financial Group. more

Elizabeth A. Williams has been named curator of decorative arts and design at the Museum of Art Rhode Island School of Design. more

Robert Santaniello has been promoted to health care team leader at Vision 3 Architects. more

Andrew McKeen has been hired as an intern architect at Vision 3 Architects, where he is a member of the project teams working on Butterfield Hall at the University of Rhode Island and Faith Baptist Church. more

If the first step toward a solution is admitting you have a problem, then 2012 has seen progress for Rhode Island’s distressed, locally run, municipal pension plans. more