Patriot Bank just celebrated the opening of its Darien branch at 233 Post Road (the former golf store site).
The bank now has seven branches in Fairfield County, two in Westchester County and one in New Haven County.
Here’s the announcement from the bank:
Fairfield County-Based Patriot Bank, N.A. celebrated the grand opening of its new Darien branch at 233 Post Road on Oct. 7, 2015 with a ribbon cutting ceremony.
From left: Patriot Bank Chief Human Resources Officer Frederick Staudmyer, Patriot Bank Darien Senior Customer Service Associate Gabriel Nieves Jr., Patriot Bank Darien Customer Service Associate Angelica Gonzalez, Patriot Bank Relationship Banker Joann Andronaco, First Selectman Jayme Stevenson, Connecticut Senior Development Specialist Lindy Lee Gold, Patriot Bank President & CEO Ken Neilson, Patriot Bank Darien Branch Manager Christopher Johnson, Patriot Bank Chairman Michael Carrazza, Patriot Bank Chief Credit Officer Samuel Davis, Patriot Bank Chief Lending Officer Richard Muskus, and Patriot Bank COO Susan Neilson
The celebration included dignitaries and leaders: Darien First Selectman Jayme Stevenson, State of Connecticut Senior Development Specialist Lindy Lee Gold, Patriot Bank Chairman Michael Carrazza, Patriot Bank President & CEO Ken Neilsonand Patriot Bank EVP & COO Susan Neilson.
“It’s my honor to welcome Patriot Bank to Darien. After meeting with the Patriot team I understand how Patriot Bank’s mission as a community bank extends far beyond a traditional banking relationship by supporting local non-profit organizations – particularly those organizations dedicated to the needs of our children. It ‘takes a village’ to care for our families, friends and neighbors,” said First Selectman Stevenson.
“The expansion of Patriot Bank reflects the growth and attention to small business in Connecticut and the desire of public and private sector partners to provide the services and products to satisfy their needs,” said Ms. Gold.
The Darien banking center design intends to create an experience for customers. The open floor plan features brightly lit space with an open teller line and customer service bar. There are two 24-hour drive-up ATMs in addition to one in the vestibule.
The full-service branch is the first to offer a community event center with teleconferencing capabilities available for customer use, as well as digital signage in the lobby that spotlights local non-profits, small businesses and community networking events.
“Patriot Bank’s new concept banking is rooted in growing and supporting local communities. Darien is a vibrant town with a significant economic impact supported by local business. We are delighted that Darien will be the first with Patriot’s new look,” said Susan Neilson, EVP & COO of Patriot Bank.
Patriot Bank has 10 branches in Fairfield, New Haven and Westchester Counties. The hours of operation for all branches are Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.; and Saturday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
About Patriot Bank, N.A.
Patriot Bank, N.A. is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut and provides consumer and commercial banking services to individuals, government and nonprofit entities, small and medium-sized businesses and professionals. Patriot Bank currently operates 10 full service branches, eight in Connecticut and two in New York. Patriot Bank was founded in 1994.