McKee picks RI bank leader to head life science agency board of directors

By: Nancy Lavin

Outlets: Rhode Island Current

Published: March 16, 2026

Words: 668

Last Updated: 4 days, 17 hours ago

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The president of Beacon Bank, formerly BankRI, has been tapped to lead the Rhode Island Life Science Hub’s board of directors.

Gov. Dan McKee announced William Tsonos, a 30-year veteran of the banking industry, as his pick to head the 15-member, volunteer advisory board Monday.

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“Rhode Island is building momentum in the life science sector, and I believe Will is …

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