Name: John Patrick, Jr.
Title: Chairman, CT. Bankers Association
Company: Farmington Bank
Location: 1 Farm Glen Blvd., Farmington, CT 06032
Place of Birth and Year: Hartford, CT - 1958
Family: Wife, Pamela; 3 children
College: Central Connecticut University - BS Business Administration
First Job in Finance or Allied Field: Lockbox clerk at CT Bank & Trust
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: Outreach - banks are here to help at the community level. Continue with legislative efforts. The cost of regulation is significant. Want banks to be able to respond to lending needs.
Hobbies: Time with family
Favorite Book: Good to Great
Person you most emulate (outside of family): Bill Rogers at TD Banknorth
Key to success (one idea): Don't take yourself too seriously; try to learn something new every day. Surround yourself with good people.
If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be? Charter boat captain
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