FAIRFIELD COUNTY BANK VICE PRESIDENT TANYA PARKER EARNS HER CRCM CERTIFICATION, PROMOTED TO COMPLIANCE OFFICER

Ridgefield, CT—November 27 2024: Ridgefield, CT: Tanya Parker, Fairfield County Bank’s Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Officer, recently earned her Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) designation through the American Bankers Association (ABA) and was promoted to Vice President, Compliance Officer.

Ms. Parker started her career at the Bank in 2009 in Retail Banking, spending time in Loan Servicing and Commercial Lending throughout her tenure before her most recent promotion to Vice President, Compliance Officer as a part of the Risk Management department this year. Her primary responsibilities are ensuring that bank policies and practices adhere to law and regulation and the implementation of the Bank’s compliance programs. As CRA Officer, Tanya also administers the Community Reinvestment Act Policy and program for Fairfield County Bank.

“Tanya is an integral part of the Risk Management Team,” said Marcie Coffin, Executive Vice President of Audit, Compliance and Risk Fairfield County Bank. “Her commitment to furthering her education through programs such as the CRCM classification is admirable, we are exceedingly proud of her. I look forward to seeing her continued success in her new role as Vice President, Compliance Officer.”

The CRCM is a prestigious distinction in the bank compliance management position which demonstrates a candidate’s mastery of regulatory requirements. To qualify for the CRCM exam, individuals must have certain levels of experience and education within the compliance profession. The CRCM covers regulatory standards as they related to credit, deposits/securities, safety and soundness, information reporting, and corporate responsibility. ABA Professional Certifications such as this promote the highest standards of performance in the financial services industry by validating individuals’ knowledge and expertise.

In her free time, Tanya enjoys giving back to her community by serving on the Catholic Charities of Fairfield County Family Loan Program Board. She is also an avid musician and plays in several local bands, serving as lead vocals and guitar. Ms. Parker has three beloved daughters and currently resides in Fairfield County.

Founded in 1871, Fairfield County Bank is a $1.9 billion community bank with locations throughout Fairfield County. Fairfield Country Bank delivers a full range of financial services through superior Client relationships and the knowledge that when you put your money in Fairfield County Bank, it stays in Fairfield County—strengthening our communities. Visit www.fairfieldcountybank.com to find out more about the Bank.