Ivan Shiffman, an SBA Preferred Lender, has joined Ion Bank as Vice President of Business Banking. In this role, Ivan will be responsible for commercial loan production, deposit generation, and partner referrals focusing on supporting the borrowing needs of small to mid-size businesses throughout Connecticut with an emphasis on the western and central parts of the state. Prior to joining Ion Bank, Mr. Shiffman was Vice President, Business Banking at Union Savings Bank in Danbury. He is currently an active member of the New Milford, Brookfield, TriBury and Waterbury Chambers of Commerce, New Milford Business.com (local affiliation of successful businesses), a Board Member of the New Milford Economic Development Corporation, and a member of the Southbury Business Association. Ivan is also a Board Member and Immediate Past President of Community Culinary School of NW CT, Treasurer of Temple Sholom of New Milford, a Board Member and Past President of the New Milford Rotary Club, and a Day of Action volunteer at the Southern Litchfield County United Way. He resides in New Milford with his wife, Dawn and their two children.  View Member Profile. 

Ion Insurance Welcomes Adam Purcaro 
Ion Insurance Corporation, a full-service independent insurance brokerage affiliated with Ion Bank, has hired Adam Purcaro as an Account Manager. In his new position, Adam will be responsible for sales and service of Ion Insurance products. Mr. Purcaro was previously employed at Street Smart CT in Hamden as an Account Executive, Head of Insurance Agency, and at PFP in Orange, as an Account Manager. Adam is a Management Training graduate of Dale Carnegie of West New England, and is currently pursuing a degree in finance at Naugatuck Valley Community College. He is a Boys Basketball Coach at St. Francis St. Hedwig School, an Assistant Coach for the Union City Little League, and a Youth Basketball Coach at the Naugatuck YMCA. He resides in his hometown of Naugatuck with his wife Crystal, and their daughter Alexis.   View Member Profile.

Thunder Sports Announces Strength & Conditioning Session for Athletes

In September 2016, Thunder Sports & Fitness, a company specializing in fitness programs for adults, opened their doors for the first time in Naugatuck. This Summer, Thunder will offer it's first 12-week strength & conditioning session to athletes. Former NCAA strength coach and owner Brian Reynolds, will offer the program to 32 motivated local athletes looking to drastically improve strength, speed and athleticism this Summer. Visit  www.thunderfitnessct.com  for more details.  View Member Profile.