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Brett M. Johnson was honored as the 2025 Person of the Year by The Pawtucket Foundation, recognizing his outstanding leadership, civic engagement, and lasting contributions to the community. Watch the full feature celebrating this well-deserved recognition.
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PAWTUCKET – Soccer scarves rose into the air from some attendees during Tuesday’s celebratory announcement that West Warwick-based Centreville Bank will emblazon its name on Rhode Island FC’s new 10,500-seat stadium along the Seekonk River. Read More.
PAWTUCKET – Four years ago, when some doubt existed if professional soccer could thrive in Rhode Island, Centreville Bank Chairman, CEO and President Harold M. Horvat sensed Rhode Island FC was a first-class operation right from the start. Read More.
If Rhode Island FC goes on to win the United Soccer League final in its first season on Saturday, there will be plenty of people who get to take a victory lap…
Skyscrapers once announced a city’s arrival. Today, that role belongs to stadiums. From Los Angeles to London, and now Pawtucket, Rhode Island, arenas are no longer just homes for sport. They are the modern symbols of ambition, investment, and civic pride. These venues have evolved into multi-dimensional platforms: part real estate, part media engine, part […]
Benevolent Capital Insights: A Journey of Passion and Disruption
Hello fellow investors and growth-stage business enthusiasts, here are some incredible insights from the latest episode of our podcast, featuring Grant Johnson, co-founder of Benevolent Capital. This episode is a treasure trove of wisdom for anyone interested in venture capital, private equity, and disruptive investments. Here are the key takeaways…
Brett has invested in Arizona FC (Now branded as Phoenix Rising), Rhode Island FC of which he is involved in the day to day running and most recently Ipswich Town FC, in spectacular fashion taking them from League 1, to consecutive promotions all the way to the Premier League…
“𝙄𝙛 𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙄 𝙬𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙚 𝙢𝙮 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙤𝙣 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙛𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙨𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙨 𝙤𝙬𝙣𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙝𝙞𝙥, 𝙞𝙩’𝙡𝙡 𝙗𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 𝙗𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧. 𝙄𝙩’𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣, 𝙡𝙤𝙘𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣.”
This quote is just one of the key hooks in our new podcast episode with Brett M. Johnson, a seasoned football owner and investor.
How Family Offices and Private Equity Are Winning Big in Pro Soccer and Health Tech
I’m thrilled to share the latest episode of our podcast, featuring an inspiring conversation with Brett Johnson, the CEO of Benevolent Capital. Brett’s journey from running a computer accessory company to co-founding a diverse family office is nothing short of remarkable. Here are some key takeaways and intriguing insights from our discussion that you won’t want to miss…
Centreville Bank Stadium to host first-ever Major League Soccer clash on May 7 Read More.
With Pawtucket’s Centreville Bank Stadium nearly open — Rhode Island FC plays its debut USL Championship match at the $130M stadium on May 3 — Rhode Island FC owners Fortuitous Partners announced today that the second phase of their Tidewater Landing project will be developed with national real estate companies Wood Partners and Pennrose. Read more.
In the world of football investment, Brett Johnson has built an impressive track record. From founding Phoenix Rising FC to leading the acquisition of Ipswich Town, his approach combines strategic vision with an entrepreneurial mindset. In this conversation, he shares insights on Ipswich Town’s success factors, the Rhode Island FC investment thesis, and the future […]
PAWTUCKET − The next phase of the Tidewater Landing development on the Seekonk River just south of downtown, anchored by Centreville Bank Stadium, will include more than 600 units of market-rate and affordable housing, commercial space and public amenities including a riverwalk and pedestrian bridge, the project’s developers announced Thursday, April 17. Read More
April 9 – Rhode Island FC, who debuted in the US’s second tier USL Championship in 2024, will open their second season in their new stadium with a new corporate partner, Centreville Bank, who have bought the stadium naming rights. Read More.
PAWTUCKET − As demolition crews began tearing down 83-year-old McCoy Stadium last month, workers were putting the finishing touches on Centreville Bank Stadium, more than a symbolic passing of the baton from the historic baseball park to a state-of-the-art soccer pitch. Read More.