Tanya Parker, Vice President, Compliance Officer, Named 2025 New Leader in Banking by Connecticut Bankers Association

 

Photographed, from left to right: Tom Mongellow, President and CEO, Connecticut Bankers Association. Tanya Parker, VP, Compliance Officer, Fairfield County Bank. David Schneider, CEO, Fairfield County Bank.
Photographed, from left to right: Tom Mongellow, President and CEO, Connecticut Bankers Association. Tanya Parker, VP, Compliance Officer, Fairfield County Bank. David Schneider, CEO, Fairfield County Bank.

Ridgefield, CT—November 07, 2025: Fairfield County Bank is proud to announce that Tanya Parker, Vice President, Compliance Officer, recently received the 2025 New Leaders in Banking award from the Connecticut Bankers Association. This prestigious award recognizes an up-and-coming class of noteworthy bankers across the state who have made significant contributions to their organization.

“Tanya’s focus is not only on the routine function of our team, but also on the positive impact their work has on the ability of our frontline employees to best serve our clients,” said Marcie Coffin, Executive Vice President of Audit, Compliance and Risk. “This well-deserved recognition reaffirms how valuable Tanya’s contributions are to our organization.”

Honorees who demonstrated exemplary leadership within their bank and community were selected by an independent panel of judges. The recipients were honored at the New Leaders Awards Ceremony at Mohegan Sun on October 09, during which each was asked to speak about their leadership journey in banking. Ms. Parker highlighted the collaborative efforts of her team in Risk & Compliance and the many stops across Fairfield County Bank she made on her way to her current role.

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. 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.

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 with her family.

 

 

Founded in 1871, Fairfield County Bank is a $1.7 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.