Change in Control Agreement between Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. and Elizabeth B. Eckel

Summary

Washington Trust Bancorp, Inc. entered into a Change in Control Agreement with Elizabeth B. Eckel, Senior Vice President - Marketing. If a change in control occurs, Ms. Eckel is entitled to a severance payment equal to one times her base salary and continued benefits for 12 months. The agreement is designed to provide financial security and continued benefits to the executive in the event of a company takeover or similar event.

EX-10.A 2 0002.txt Exhibit 10.a Change in Control Agreement with Executive Officer WASHINGTON TRUST BANCORP, INC. 23 BROAD STREET WESTERLY, RHODE ISLAND 02891 In the second quarter of 2000, the Registrant entered into a Change of Control Agreement with one of its executive officers. The form of Agreement, filed as Exhibit 10 to the Registrant's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarterly period ended March 31, 2000, contains blanks where the multiple of the executive's base amount and the term of continued benefits provided under the Agreement vary for certain executives. The executive officer who entered into the Agreement, the multiple of the executive's base amount and the term of continued benefits provided under the Agreement are listed in the following chart: Number of Times Term of Base Amount Continued Benefits Executive Officer (Section 4 a) (Section 4 b & c) - -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Elizabeth B. Eckel Senior Vice President - Marketing 1 time 12 months