Bank CEO Is Appointed Board Chair of Stamford Downtown Special Services District

First County Bank Chairman and CEO Reyno A. Giallongo Jr. has been appointed chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Stamford Downtown Special Services District (DSSD).

The appointment was made at the DSSD’s annual meeting held on June 15. As chairman of the DSSD, Giallongo will preside over a 38-member Board of Stamford Downtown stakeholders and community leaders.

“Rey has been a valuable asset to the DSSD and his leadership will help take our efforts to the next level,” DSSD President Sandy Goldstein said in a statement.

“I am looking forward to continuing to work with Sandy Goldstein and her team to preserve the vitality of the Stamford Downtown area,” Giallongo said in the statement.

The goals of the DSSD include overseeing economic growth through a strong retail recruitment and retention program in the downtown, ensuring economic development through urban planning and advocacy, attracting people to the downtown through signature events and programs, and planning and managing improvements to the outdoor environment.

Contributed photo: Reyno A. Giallongo Jr.