Professional Profile: Michael Casparino 2018
Name: Michael Casparino
Title: Chair – CT Bankers Association
Company: People's United Bank
Location: Hartford, CT
Birthplace: Hartford, CT
Family: wife – Kristin; children – 2 boys
College: University of Connecticut – BS Finance; National Banking School graduate
First job in banking or allied field: Northern Connecticut Bank retail training program
What do you do now and what are you planning for the future?: Develop the next generation of bankers. Plan to expand banking “boot camp” school, reinstate our commercial lending program, create and enhance networking opportunities. I also want to increase overall cooperation within and outside the banking organization – increase sustainable growth. Also increase participation in earning stability and state growth. Continue to work with business associations.
Hobbies: Golf; Coach youth sports – hockey, baseball and soccer
Favorite book: “What They Don’t Teach You at Harvard Business School” by Mark McCormack
Favorite movie: “It’s A Wonderful Life” and “Rocky
Person you most emulate (outside of family): Bobby Orr; Warren Buffett
Key to success (one idea): Love what you do – have a passion for it
If you were forced to choose another vocation what would it be?: Centerfield for the Boston Red Sox