First County Bank Chairman and CEO Robert J. Granata Receives Person of Vision Award
STAMFORD, Conn., November 26, 2024 –First County Bank Chairman and CEO Robert J. Granata received the first-ever Person of Vision award from the Yale Eye Center. The award was presented to Bob by the Yale Eye Center Advisory Board Co-Chairs Jack Feighery and Ronald M. Salvatore along with Chairman Gene Rubino, during a recently held benefit breakfast in his honor.
This was the first time the Yale Eye Center presented this award. When selecting a candidate for consideration, they looked for an outstanding citizen, one who not only excels in a professional capacity but also goes above and beyond through community service and outreach to community organizations and shows strong compassion for helping others.
“Awarding Robert Granata as our first Person of Vision Award recipient was a unanimous decision. Bob was the ideal candidate to be recognized with this award,” said Gene Rubino, Chairman of the Yale Eye Center. “Bob sets the precedent for all future Person of Vision awardees. He is an exemplary leader both professionally and philanthropically who continues to help others through support and service, within First County Bank and the Stamford Community.”
“I am deeply humbled and honored to be named the Person of Vision by the Yale Eye Center. I want to sincerely thank the entire Yale Eye Center community, along with my friends, family, and colleagues for this incredible recognition. It is a privilege to serve alongside such dedicated and compassionate individuals. This award is a testament not only to my work but to the unwavering support and encouragement I’ve received from all of you, and I am truly thankful for this remarkable honor,” said Robert J Granata, Chairman & CEO of First County Bank.
For more information about the Yale Eye Center visit https://medicine.yale.edu/eyes/
About Robert J. Granata
Robert J. Granata is the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of First County Bank, holding the position since August 2019, after serving 5 years in the role of President and Chief Operating Officer. He has been instrumental in shaping the success of First County Bank, fostering community ties, and supporting local initiatives.
Bob is very active in the community, currently serving on the Board of Directors of Fairfield County Hospice House, Norwalk Community College Foundation, Ferguson Library Foundation, and the Mill River Park Collaborative along with City of Stamford’s Downtown Special Services District.
About First County Bank
First County Bank, headquartered in Stamford, CT for almost 175 years, is an independent mutual community bank with 13 branches in Stamford, Norwalk, Darien, Greenwich, Fairfield, New Canaan, and Westport offering deposit products, mortgages, wealth management, business banking services, and a full array of digital banking products. First County Bank has more than 220 employees, assets in excess of $2 billion and is a winner of the Hearst Connecticut Top WorkPlaces award 2020-2024. For additional information, please visit www.firstcountybank.com, or follow us @Firstcountybank on Facebook, Instagram, X, and LinkedIn.
