Moving On
First County Bank hires Zaremski to run commercial lending unit
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Feb 10, 2010 - 10:06 AM

Richard P. Zaremski

Richard P. Zaremski recently joined First County Bank as senior vice president commercial lending director reporting to Rey Giallongo. Most recently, Zaremski was vice president, finance manager at Merrill Lynch in New York where he originated, negotiated and closed commercial loans valued from $100,000 to $25 million.

As a director, Zaremski plans, directs and controls the commercial lending function. He provides leadership and direction in the overall growth, development and risk management of the bank. This includes sales, business development and portfolio management. And he participates in the overall planning and direction of the bank.

“Rick is a very experienced commercial loan officer who will significantly contribute to First County Bank’s bottom line,” said Giallongo. “I’ve known Rick for more than 20 years. In fact, we started working together at Union Trust Co. back in the 1980s. Rick will be a tremendous asset who will help us grow the commercial lending business of this 159 year old institution.”

Zaremski earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Fairfield University and has Series 7, 63 and 65 registrations from the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority. The Norwalk resident who has three children enjoys golf, fishing and travel.

First County Bank, headquartered in Stamford, Conn., is an independent mutual community bank with 15 branches in Stamford, Greenwich, Darien, New Canaan, Norwalk and Westport offering deposit products, mortgages, trust and investment services, business banking services and online banking. First County Bank has assets in excess of $1.2 billion. For additional information, please visit www.firstcountybank.com.

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