Danbury-based Union Savings Bank has hired Christopher Covello as a new vice president, wealth management certified planner and trust officer.
In his new position, Covello, a certified financial planner, develops long-term financial plans for clients, including recommending personalized financial products and services. He is also responsible for the administration of trust, not-for-profit, and other accounts for financial planning.
Covello is based at the bank’s New Milford office at 100 Park Lane Road.
Covello, a Middletown resident, has more than a decade of banking experience, and previously worked for Mass Mutual, Merrill Lynch and Bank of America.
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Barker Specialty Co. names new account executive
Barker Specialty Company in Cheshire recently hired Bob Steinbach as a new senior account executive and director of strategic sourcing.
Barker Specialty, which has been in business for more than 70 years, is a promotional marketing company. It provides customers with branded merchandise such as promotional products, apparel, uniforms, gifts, displays and signage.
Steinbach was president and owner of The Idea Company, a sales company in Wallingford. He will continue to maintain his customer base, while sharing his knowledge with Barker’s sales staff, according to an announcement.
Steinbach, a graduate of the University of Connecticut, has more than 44 years of experience in business development, supplier sourcing and sales leadership within the promotional products industry.
