Webster Bank Congratulates Coach Calhoun on UConn Legacy

WATERBURY, Conn., Sept. 13, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Webster Bank congratulates Hall of Famer Jim Calhoun on his remarkable career.  He helped put the University of Connecticut Men's Basketball program front and center in the national spotlight.  Coach Calhoun is retiring as the Head Coach of the men's basketball team after an exciting 26 years with UConn, three national championships, and 873 career wins.

"Coach's leadership and commitment to community have helped make him a great spokesman for Webster Bank since 1999 and we are pleased to say that he will continue to do represent us," said Jim Smith, chairman and CEO of Webster Bank.  "He is more than the heart and soul of UConn Men's Basketball, his spirit and vitality is at the very core of UConn Nation.  Jim is in many ways responsible for the expansive relationship Webster enjoys with UConn Athletics and Alumni Association today."

Smith continued, "I have deep admiration for Jim Calhoun for his unparalleled sense of commitment to improving people's lives.  His unyielding integrity in pursuit of high performance is a defining quality.  He is gritty and determined, honest and true.  His relentless drive for excellence and his uncanny ability to motivate those around him propelled him to the pinnacle, and he brought his players and teams, his university, his charitable organizations, his sponsors and his fans with him.   

We wish Coach well in his retirement but we look forward to his continued tireless efforts to help others in our communities."

Webster Financial Corporation is the holding company for Webster Bank, National Association. With $19 billion in assets, Webster provides business and consumer banking, mortgage, financial planning, trust and investment services through 167 banking offices, 464 ATMs, 290 of which are owned by Webster and 174 of which are branded; telephone banking; mobile banking; and the Internet. Webster Bank owns the asset based lending firm Webster Business Credit Corporation; the equipment finance firm Webster Capital Finance Corporation; and provides health savings account trustee and administrative services through HSA Bank, a division of Webster Bank. Member FDIC and equal housing lender. For more information about Webster, including past press releases and the latest annual report, visit the Webster website at www.websterbank.com.

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