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Last Fiscal Year Sales:$300.0M
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In January 2004 the two banks united to become Fairfield County Bank Corp. Fairfield County Savings Bank is now known as Fairfield County Bank. Ridgefield Bank and Fairfield County Bank operate as separate divisions of Fairfield County Bank Corp. In 2006 the bank was reorganized as a mutual holding company operating under the name of Fairfield County Bank. In June 2004, Fairfield County Bank Corp. merged with Bank of Westport. The Bank of Westport branches are now part of the Fairfield County Bank division. The merged bank, headquartered in Ridgefield, a mutual holding company has over $1.3 billion in assets and $100 million in capital and has 23 locations with branches in Bridgeport, Danbury, Darien, Georgetown, Fairfield, Norwalk, Ridgefield, Rowayton, Trumbull, Westport and Weston. Our founding fathers could never have imagined the growth and energy of our communities today. Technology has enabled us to provide information and service in a way that could not have been foreseen in 1871. And while we continually strive to provide service in the manner that is the most effective for our customers, one thing has remained constant for over 135 years: our strong tradition of service to our customers and dedication to our communities. We are proud of our heritage and the success of our organization. Our success would have been achieved had it not been for the loyalty and support of our customers and communities. ...

President and CEO
Gary C Smith
Number of Employees 230
Contact Information

67 Wall St

Norwalk, Connecticut 06850

www.fairfieldco...

(203) 857-5560

NAICS Code Savings Institutions: 522120

Recent Events

  • Business Update: Bank reports growth; Picture Magic turns 20

    8/08/09 - Board Member - Entering - View Story

  • Business Update: Frey a bank corporator; new blog; Altese at Coldwell

    8/04/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Other - View Story

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Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Gary C Smith President and CEO
Robert J Connelly President, Westport, Fairfield Division
David Schneider Executive Vice President & Cfo
Bill Calderara Executive Vice President
CHARLES KROLIDES Executive Vice President, Commercial Lending
Dan Berta Executive Vice President
Richard W Clemens Executive Vice President, Norwalk, Darien Division
William D. Starbuck Executive Vice President, Northern Fairfield County Division
ALLISON KNAPP Senior Vice President
JOYCE LIGI Senior Vice President, Community Relations
Sue Manning Senior Vice President, Business Development & Customer Relations
Brian Williams Vice President, Commercial Lending
Chris Johnson Fairfield County Bank Vice President & Sales Leader
Christina E. Bodine Assistant Vice President, Business & Client Dev
Chuck Woerner Vice President, Commercial Lending
Dennis Horan Vice President, Senior Commercial Lender
GLEN W LEBLANC Vice President, Commercial Lending
Gregory Pastor Vice President, Commercial Lending
JOHN STRIPP Vice President, Commercial Lending
KENNETH S BERNHEIM Vice President, Business Development
Lisa Ann Allaby Assistant Vice President, Business Development
Marcia O'Kane Vice President, Commercial Lending
MARGE FIDALEO Vice President, Business Development
PETER JOHNSON Vice President, Commercial Lending
Robert Torra Vice President, Professional Banking Services
Roger Maude Vice President
Shari L Williams Vice President, Commercial Lender
TERRY GEIBEL Assistant Vice President, Commercial Lending
William Barnhart Vice President, Commercial Lending
Jo-Lynn Fredericks Service Operations Manager
Darlene Esposito Supervisor of the Bank's Customer Care Center
ERIC ERDTMANN
MAUREEN E HANLEY-BELLITTO
PASTOR GREGORY Jr

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
Paul S. McNamara Chairman

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. President and CEO Current

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. President, Westport, Fairfield Division Current
Boston College B.S. Former

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Executive Vice President & Cfo Current
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Corporate Communications Executive Current

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Executive Vice President Current

Charles is an Executive Vice President of the Commercial Lending Department. Charles joined the Bank in 1994 and has over 30 years of banking experience. Earlier in his career, Charles served as President of Whitney Bank & Trust and was a Senior Lending Officer at Great Country Bank. He is a Director of the Housatonic Industrial Corporation and a past Director of the Danbury Industrial Corporation, where he was also a member of the Executive Committee. Charles is a member of the Finance Committee of St. Joseph's Church in Shelton. His past professional associations include serving on the Board of Bridgeport's North End Boys & Girls Club and the Board of the Danbury YMCA. In addition, Charles has been involved in various United Way campaigns. A graduate of Marshall University with a BBA in Banking and Finance, Mr. Krolides also earned an MBA in Finance from the University of Connecticut.

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Executive Vice President, Commercial Lending Current
University of Connecticut MBA In Finance Former
Marshall University Former

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Executive Vice President Current

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Executive Vice President, Norwalk, Darien Division Current
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Senior Vice President Former
Fairfield University B.A. In Political Science Former

Bill joined the Bank in September 2006 and leads the new commercial market initiatives for the Danbury, Bethel and New Milford area. In addition, he supervises the Bank's commercial activities in Wilton and Ridgefield. With 35 years of industry experience, Bill was most recently Executive Vice President/Senior Lender at NewMil Bank in Danbury and was previously Executive Vice President/Chief Lending Officer at Nutmeg Federal Savings & Loan Association in Danbury. His community involvement includes various positions with United Way of Northern Fairfield County including Director and Executive Committee member; Board Member and Finance Committee Chairman for Amos House; Trustee of the Keeler Tavern Endowment and Chairman of the Endowment Committee; Co-Chairman of the Good Scout Award Luncheon and volunteer/fund raiser for Housatonic Habitat for Humanity. Bill is the 2001 recipient of the "News-Times" Forest Palmer Award for Community Service in the Greater Danbury Area. A graduate of the University of Denver with a B.S.B.A., Bill also earned an M.B.A in Finance from the University of Bridgeport.

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Executive Vice President, Northern Fairfield County Division Current
NewMil Bank Executive Vice President Former
NewMil Bancorp, Inc. Senior Vice President Former
University of Bridgeport M.B.A In Finance Former
University of Denver B.S.B.A., Bill Also Earned Former

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Senior Vice President Current
American Heart Association, Inc. Current
Fairfield & Company Current
American Cancer Society, Inc. Current
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Vice President, Commercial Lending Former
Fairfield University B.A. In Economics Former

Joyce joined the Bank in January 1996 after lengthy service with the former Union Trust Co. She is responsible for managing community relations activities and donations. Her extensive community involvement includes serving on Boards of Directors, Finance Committees, Advisory Boards and as a member of numerous organizations including the Town of Ridgefield 300th Anniversary Committee, Danbury Health Systems, Ridgefield Symphony Orchestra Endowment, United Way of Northern Fairfield County, Keeler Tavern Endowment Trust, Hanahoe Clinic, Wadsworth R. Lewis Trust Fund, Ridgefield Meals on Wheels, Visiting Nurse Association (VNA), Ridgefield Playhouse, Ridgefield Senior Center, Ridgefield Lions Club, Ridgefield Family Fourth Committee and Friends of the Ridgefield Library. Joyce has been honored by several organizations for her hard work and dedication. Joyce is a graduate of The New England School of Banking at Williams College Management School.

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Senior Vice President, Community Relations Current
Lions Club Member Current
Visiting Nurse Association Member Current
Union Bankshares Company Inc. Former
Banking Corporation Former

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Senior Vice President, Business Development & Customer Relations Current
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Member Former
DePauw University Former

Brian joined the Bank in May 2006 and is responsible for structuring corporate financing transactions with a specific focus on Commercial, Manufacturing, Industrial, and Professional Service companies with an equipment financing or other credit need. For the majority of his career Brian has specialized in commercial equipment financing. He was most recently a Vice President of Corporate Banking at Bank of Ireland and has held District Sales Management positions with GE and the CIT Group. Brian's professional affiliations have included ELA (Equipment Leasing Association), EAEL (Eastern Association of Equipment Lessors) and AFP (Association for Financial Professionals). His community involvement has included participation in various fund raising activities for United Way, Americares and the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Brian received a B.A. in Political Science from Ithaca College, School of Humanities and Sciences.

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Vice President, Commercial Lending Current
CIT Group Inc. Former
Industrial.Com, Inc. Former
Eael Former
Ithaca College B.A. In Political Science Former

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Fairfield County Bank Vice President & Sales Leader Current

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Assistant Vice President, Business & Client Dev Current

Chuck joined the Bank in November 2006 and is responsible for new business development in lower Fairfield County. With over 25 years of industry experience, he most recently held a similar position at NewMil Bank in Norwalk. A graduate of George Washington University with a B.A in Economics and History, Chuck is a member of the Greater Norwalk Chamber of Commerce. His community involvement includes serving as Chairman of the Monroe Historic Development Commission and coaching Little League in Monroe.

Organization Position Status
NewMil Bancorp, Inc. Vice President Former
NewMil Bank Vice President Former
The George Washington University Former

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Vice President, Senior Commercial Lender Current

Glen joined the Bank in August 2004 bringing over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry to his position. He is responsible for covering the Greater Norwalk market. Glen is a member of the Norwalk Exchange Club, Norwalk Catholic Club and Shorehaven Golf Club and serves as President of the Norwalk Aquatic Club. He is also a former director of the Norwalk Kiwanis Club. Glen received a BBA in Finance from Iona College and completed Chemical Bank's Commercial Credit Training Program.

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Vice President, Commercial Lending Current
Iona College Bba In Finance Former

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Vice President, Commercial Lending Current
Realtors Limited Board of Directors Current
JPMorgan Chase & Co. Former
Fordham University Master's Degree Former
Fairfield University Bachelor of Science Degree In International Business, Greg Former

Array

Organization Position Status
The Republican House Chairman Current
Columbia University M.S. In Management Former
Weston Kiwanis Club Director Current
Cedar Point Yacht Club Treasurer Former
Pratt Institute B.S. In Engineering Former

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Vice President, Business Development Current
UBS PaineWebber Financial Advisor Former
Ithaca College B.S. In Finance Former

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Assistant Vice President, Business Development Current
Fairfield & Company Member Current
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Senior Mortgage Officer Current
Fleet Bank Officer Former
Fairfield University Former

Marcia joined the Bank in May 2006 and is responsible for the development and management of commercial banking business in the Greater Fairfield County area. Her previous employers include Brown Brothers Harriman Private Investment Bankers, Royal Bank of Canada Dominion Securities, Webster Financial Advisors and IDB Bank. Marcia's banking career includes involvement in private banking, investment banking, investment management, alternative investments and corporate banking. She holds NASD Series 7 registration as well as Connecticut Life Insurance license and completed formal credit training at Chase Manhattan Bank. She received cum laude undergraduate distinction from Niagara University and an MBA degree from Boston University. Marcia serves on the Board of Directors of Arthritis Foundation Northern and Southern New England Chapter. Her community involvement also includes Breast Cancer Alliance, World Affairs Forum, Connecticut Ballet, Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, Greenwich Department of Social Services, Town of Greenwich Continuing Education, Financial Women's Association, Alzheimers Association and local Rotary and Chambers of Commerce.

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Vice President, Commercial Lending Current
Connecticut Ballet Current
Royal Bank of Canada Current
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Senior Commercial Officer Former
Boston University Mba Degree Former

Array

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Vice President, Business Development Current
Hudson United Bancorp Business Development Officer Former

Array

Organization Position Status
Norwalk Seaport Association Member Current
University of Connecticut B.S. Former

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Vice President, Professional Banking Services Current
U.S. Army Current
Adelphi University M.S. In Banking and Money Management Former
Adelphi University M.S. In Banking and Money Management Former
The Ohio State University B.A. In Political Science Former
National Defense University Diplomas Former
U.S. Army Former

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Vice President Current
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Manager Current

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Vice President, Commercial Lender Current
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Credit Officer Current
Sl Financial Services Corporation Senior Vice President, Risk Management Former
Fairfield University MBA In Finance Former
Fairfield University B.A. In Economics Former

With over 23 years of commercial lending experience, Terry joined the Bank in September of 2002. She is responsible for new business development for Fairfield, Westport and the surrounding communities. Terry is currently a member of the Norwalk and Westport Chambers of Commerce and has served on the Board of the Entrepreneurial Woman's Network and the Network of Executive Women. Terry's involvement within the community includes The Norma F. Pfriem Breast Care Center in Fairfield, CancerCare of Norwalk, and STAR, Inc., Lighting the Way in Norwalk.

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Assistant Vice President, Commercial Lending Current
Entrepreneurial Woman's Network Board of Directors Former

Organization Position Status
Western Connecticut State University Former

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Service Operations Manager Current

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Supervisor of the Bank's Customer Care Center Current

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Current
Corporation Bank Former

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Current
University of Connecticut B.A. Former

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Current
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation Former
Fordham University Master's degree Former

Organization Position Status
Fairfield County Bank Corp. Chairman Current
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