Washington Trust's commercial lending group provided financing to Rhode Island Ready Mix, LLC/Richmond Sand & Stone, LLC, to acquire the assets of the former Richmond Sand & Gravel and Richmond Ready Mix operations, which include 241 acres of real estate plus the inventory, rolling stock, machinery & equipment, and trade names. Rhode Island Ready Mix and Richmond Sand & Stone are owned by Michael D'Ambra, president of D'Ambra Construction. "It's a pleasure to work with Mr. D'Ambra again," said Joseph MarcAurele, Washington Trust president and chief operating officer. "We wish him much success with his new companies."