Five new Rhode Islanders are set to join the Quonset Development Corporation's (QDC) Board of Directors at their May board meeting later today.   All four of Governor Gina Raimondo's nominees were confirmed unanimously by the Rhode Island State Senate yesterday.  The appointees include Shannon Brawley, Martha Holt Castle, Scot Jones, and Guillaume de Ramel.   The Town of North Kingstown will also have a new representative on the Board, as Town Councilwoman Carol Hueston was chosen to represent the host community.

"The Quonset Development Corporation is a tremendous asset to Rhode Island and a great example of how we can attract new businesses and grow more jobs in our state," said Gov. Raimondo when the nominations were announced. "Shannon, Martha, Scot, and Guillaume understand my goal of reigniting our economy and will support Quonset Development Corporation's work to make investments that will expand opportunities for Rhode Island families."

The QDC is governed by an 11 member Board of Directors.  The Commerce Secretary, Stefan Pryor, chairs the board, alongside six gubernatorial appointments, two individuals from North Kingstown, one individual from East Greenwich and one individual from Jamestown.  Gov. Raimondo's appointments will replace John Laramee, James Berson, Robert Breslin, Jr., Esq. and Anthony Miccolis, whose terms have expired.  Hueston will replace the seat previously held by Liz Dolan of North Kingstown.

To learn more about the newest QDC board members, click here.