Jim is responsible for overseeing all Commercial Banking activity, including Commercial Real Estate, Commercial & Industrial, Business Banking, Private Clients Group, and Cash Management Services. His leadership will support a broad range of clients across privately held businesses, nonprofit organizations, professional service firms, real estate developers, and related investors with a focus on growing our C&I and CRE lending portfolios, increasing commercial deposits and strengthening relationships with customers, business advisors and community leaders.
He has more than 38 years of experience in the financial services industry with expertise in leading high-performing Commercial Banking teams. Prior to joining Washington Trust, Jim spent 22 years at Boston Private Bank, where he served as Co-President of the Commercial Bank. Most recently, he served as Senior Executive Vice President at Berkshire Bank, overseeing all Commercial and Private Banking activities across Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New York, and the Mid-Atlantic ABL team. He began his career in commercial banking and credit at Shawmut Bank and State Street Bank in Boston.
Jim holds a Bachelor’s degree from Nichols College, where he has served as a Trustee for the past decade, and a Masters in Business Administration from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College. He serves on the board of Ranfac Corporation, a privately owned medical device manufacture and design company in Avon, MA, and on various fundraising committees including the Judge Baker Children’s Center, the Jim Lerner Charitable Foundation and its support for the Play Ball Foundation, as well as offering direct endowment funding and local community support for college scholarships.
What is James Cannon Brown's net worth?
The estimated net worth of James Cannon Brown is at least $1.19 million as of April 23rd, 2026. Brown owns 37,280 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp stock worth more than $1,191,320 as of April 28th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Brown may own. Learn More about James Cannon Brown's net worth.
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Has James Cannon Brown been buying or selling shares of Washington Trust Bancorp?
During the past quarter, James Cannon Brown has bought $997,440.00 in shares of Washington Trust Bancorp stock. Most recently, on Thursday, April 23rd, James Cannon Brown bought 32,000 shares of Washington Trust Bancorp stock. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $31.17 per share, with a total value of $997,440.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president now directly owns 37,280 shares of the company's stock, valued at $1,162,017.60. Learn More on James Cannon Brown's trading history.
Who are Washington Trust Bancorp's active insiders?
Are insiders buying or selling shares of Washington Trust Bancorp?
During the last twelve months, Washington Trust Bancorp insiders bought shares 1 times. They purchased a total of 32,000 shares worth more than $997,440.00. During the last twelve months, insiders at the financial services provider sold shares 1 times. They sold a total of 544 shares worth more than $15,041.60. The most recent insider tranaction occured on April, 23rd when EVP James Cannon Brown bought 32,000 shares worth more than $997,440.00. Insiders at Washington Trust Bancorp own 1.3% of the company.
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