Frank B. Frisbie is occupying a notable place in financial circles for one of his years, being the president of the Mechanics Bank of New Haven. Moreover, he has advanced to this position of responsibility from the position of bank messenger, passing through successive grades in bank service until he was called to the highest executive position.

A native of New Haven, he was born March 2, 1876, a son of George E. and Elizabeth J. Frisbie. After acquiring a public school education in New Haven he attended the high school for a brief period and then entered the employ of the New York, New Haven & Hartford Railroad Company at a salary of five dollars per week, thus making his initial step in the business world. He afterward became identified with the National Tradesmen's Bank and has occupied every position, from that of messenger to assistant cashier, with that bank. On the 1st of July, 1911, he was appointed cashier of the Mechanics Bank and treasurer of the Mercantile Safe Deposit Company and so continued until July 1, 1916, when he was elected to the presidency of the Mechanic's Bank. The bank had at that time deposits amounting to one million, two hundred thousand dollars. During his incumbency as chief executive he has increased the deposits of the bank to four million, one hundred thousand dollars. He is recognized as a man of very keen business discernment and notable sagacity, readily discriminating as to the worth of every business situation or opportunity.

In religious belief Mr. Frisbie is a Congregationalist and fraternally he is connected with the Masons. He also belongs to the Quinnipiac Club and to the New Haven Country Club. In politics he maintains an independent course, nor does he seek the honors and emoluments of office. He started upon his business career without inheritance of any kind to assist him and, depending upon the substantial qualities of determination, energy and insight, he has advanced step by step, his orderly progression bringing him at length to the responsible position which he occupies as one of the foremost figures in financial circles in New Haven.