David A. Vessella has been named functional manager, financial services representative at Barnum Financial Group. more

Dennis Hughes has been named loan officer at Homestar Mortgage. more

Bob Salvas has been named marketing director for Minuteman Press Providence-Warwick, where he will be responsible for developing new business for the company’s printing, direct mail and marketing divisions. more

Martin Lyons has been named executive chef at XO Café. more

Jo-Ann Harrington has been named assistant vice president and branch manager of The Washington Trust Co. more

Marcel A. Valois, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee’s nominee to lead the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, was unanimously confirmed by the Rhode Island Senate Tuesday. more

Bob Erickson has been promoted to vice president of business development at ESS. He will be responsible for identifying business opportunities and fostering relationships with clients and teaming partners. more

Michael J. Martone has been named director of development at Gray Matter Marketing. more

Brian D. Esten has been named vice president, credit administration at Bank-Newport. more

Geoff Eisenacher has been appointed vice president of business development for Corvias Campus Living. more