Press Release

Fairfield County Bank Celebrates Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at New Darien Branch

 

September 17, 2007 - Fairfield County Bank held its ribbon cutting ceremony for the Bank’s newest branch at 714 Post Road in Darien on September 14th. First Selectman Evonne Klein (third to right) had the honor of cutting the ribbon. (l to r) Also present at the event were Pete Johnson, Vice President and Commercial Lender, Fairfield County Bank; State Representative John Ryan; Carol Wilder Tamme, Executive Director of the Darien Chamber of Commerce; and also representing Fairfield County Bank were: Paul McNamara, Chairman of the Board; Richard Clemens, Executive Vice President and Division Executive, Norwalk/Darien Division; Gary Smith, President and CEO, and Richard Siegal, Assistant Vice President and Branch Manager of the new Darien office.

The new spacious 714 Post Road office replaces the Bank’s office at 1899 Post Road. Located in the center of Darien, customers will enjoy added conveniences including two drive-up lanes, a drive-up ATM, free coin counting, enhanced safe deposit box services, a night drop for after hours business deposits, and an inside play area for children to play while parents conduct transactions.

In addition to traditional banking products and services, insurance products are offered through Carnall Insurance Inc, a wholly owned subsidiary of Fairfield County Bank and access to investment services are available through Infinex Investments, Inc. Infinex and the Bank are not affiliated. Rich Clemens, Division Executive for the Darien area is excited to be able to showcase the expanded menu of financial services that will benefit their customers through convenience, and service excellence at the new Darien office.

Founded in 1871, Fairfield County Bank has over $1.4 billion in assets and operates 20 branch offices throughout Fairfield County.