Professional Profile: Harvey Perry 2003

Harvey Perry - 2003

Name: Harvey Perry - 2003

Title: President, Rhode Island Bankers Assn.

Company: The Washington Trust Co.

Location: 23 Broad St., Westerly, RI 02891

Birthplace: Bryn Mawr, Penn. - 1949

Family: Wife, Sarah; children: Ethan, Laura College: Harverford College, B.A., History of Religion; Graduate of National Graduate Trust School; New England School of Banking Trust School at Williams College. First job in finance or allied field: Clerk in trust section of The Washington Trust Co. What do you do now and what are you planning for the future? As president I will be involved in working with state and federal legislators and regulators. I am also involved in monitoring legislation in the General Assembly in R.I. Hobbies: Land and wildlife conservation pursuits Favorite book: “The Boat Who Wouldn’t Float” by Farley Mowat Favorite movie: Dr. Zhivago Person you most admire (outside of family): Mahatma Gandhi Key to success: Persistence and patience If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be? Set up offices for nonprofit resources to support not-for-profit groups.