Name: John Patrick
Title: Chairman, Conn. Bankers Association (effective mid October)
Company: Farmington Bank
Location: 32 Main St., Farmington, Conn. 06032
Place of birth and year: Hartford, Conn. - 1958
Family: Wife, Pamela; children, Sarah, John, Emily
College: Central Ct. State Univ. - BS in Business
First job in finance or allied field: Lock box clerk - Ct. Bank & Trust
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: Continue to get the message out that banks are here to help; provide training & navigate through this economic environment. Also provide economic vitality to the banks we serve.
Hobbies: Time with family, golf, ski
Favorite book: "Rapid Realignment" by George Labovitz
Person you most emulate (outside of family): Bill Ryan (CEO of Bank North Group)
Key to success (one idea): Don't take yourself too seriously; have fun at what you do
If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be?: Charter boat captain
Cambridge, MA The nonprofit Preservation of Affordable Housing (POAH) has secured $23.5 million in financing from Rockland Trust and Citizens Bank to transform a 150-year-old, underutilized church complex into housing. The project will ultimately create 46 affordable family-sized apartments.
Preserving wealth across multiple generations requires strategic planning, foresight, and the right investment vehicles. Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) offer a powerful solution for families looking to build and protect their financial legacy and to efficiently plan for their estate.
The Connecticut hospitality market has demonstrated uneven recovery patterns between 2019 and 2025, with boutique and historic properties achieving $125 RevPAR in 2025, up 8.7% from the 2019 level. Coastal resort properties achieved a $105 RevPAR in 2025, representing 10.5% growth since 2019. Casino corridor properties maintained modest growth with RevPAR improving 4.5% to $92 in 2025.