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Professional Profile: David Zamary, 2014

Name: David A. Zamary Title: First VP & Acting President, Connecticut Mortgage Bankers Assn. Company: First County Bank Location: 100 Prospect Street, Stamford, CT Place of Birth and Year: Bridgeport, CT – 1957 Family: wife; Debra, daughters; Taryn, Jenna College: Fairfield University – BA Economics; MBA in Finance – U of New Haven First Job in Finance or Allied Field: Mechanics & Farmers Bank – Mgmt. Trainee What do you do now and what are you planning for the future: As acting pres., promote the welfare of mortgage banking – tougher process – went from loosey goosey to real tight process. Also have a lot of educational seminars at CMBA Hobbies: Bike ride; speed walk; spend time outdoors Favorite Book: “Lord of the Flies” by William Golding Favorite Movie: “Scarface” Person you most emulate (outside of family): John F. Kennedy Key to success (one idea): Be honest, know the business; provide good follow up; be conscientious If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be?: Psychologist or psychiatrist – work with people
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