Name: Joseph L. Silva Title: Commercial Lender Company: Bank Rhode Island Location: One Turks Head Place, Providence, RI Place of Birth: Rhode Island, 1975 Family: Engaged College: University of Rhode Island First job: Department store First Job in Banking: Loan Officer What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: We will continue to focus on assisting commercial real estate professionals grow their portfolio Hobbies: All things sports related Favorite book: "Next Man Up" by John Feinstein Favorite Movie: "The Blues Brothers" Key to Success: Clearly identify the client's needs and exhaust every option to meet those needs Another vocation?: Herpetologist (scientist who studies reptiles)