Two Fairfield County Bank Employees Graduate from the Connecticut School of Finance & Management

Ridgefield, CT—April 09, 2026: Fairfield County Bank is honored to announce the recent graduation of Melissa Goez, Assistant Vice President, Branch Manager, and Carlos Guzman, Senior Electronic Banking Specialist, from the Connecticut School of Finance & Management (CSFM).

The graduates were honored at a ceremony on April 9 at the Trumbull Marriot Hotel. CSFM is a two-year banking education and management program with class work including banking theory, practices and procedures, capital markets and management functions. It is a proven management development staple within the Connecticut banking industry designed to increase the knowledge of the participants in their own specialties and, at the same time, introduce them to a wide range of banking topics and scenarios.

“Carlos and Melissa demonstrated remarkable dedication in completing the rigorous CSFM program while continuing to provide exemplary service to our clients,” said Dan Berta, Fairfield County Bank President. “We look forward to the application of all they have learned and are proud of this achievement.”

Ms. Goez joined Fairfield County Bank in 2016 and has held a variety of positions in several of the Bank’s branches. Melissa’s experience across the Bank’s footprint lends itself to her ability to approach every inquiry with the best fitting financial solution. She prides herself on being a trusted resource for her clients not only in financial services, but also for support beyond.

Mr. Guzman has been with the Bank since 2018. As Senior E-Banking Specialist, he is responsible for supporting the Bank’s daily electronic banking operations by responding to client inquiries. He also oversees ATM installations and supports ATM network strategy while identifying opportunities to maximize the fleet. In addition, Carlos provides ongoing support to his Electronic Banking colleagues and helps improve internal operations.

Founded in 1871, Fairfield County Bank is a $1.9 billion community bank with locations throughout Fairfield County. Fairfield County 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.