New Haven, CT According to the Washington Trust Company, Brett Eagleson has joined the bank’s commercial real estate group as vice president and relationship manager in Connecticut. Eagleson will focus on the development of commercial real estate loan business, including commercial construction projects, real estate acquisitions, and refinancing opportunities throughout the bank’s Connecticut market area.

A lifelong Connecticut resident, Eagleson arrives at Washington Trust with 14 years of experience in the commercial real estate lending industry, with specific expertise in industrial, multi-family, retail, office, special use, and construction-to-permanent asset classes.

Most recently, Eagleson served as vice president and commercial loan officer at Guilford Savings Bank.

“We are thrilled to welcome Brett to our team,” said Julia Anne Slom, senior vice president and team leader, commercial real estate. “With his local roots and deep experience in relationship based Commercial Real Estate Lending, he will help grow our presence in the market providing personalized service and customized lending solutions as we help real estate professionals throughout the region grow.”