Ion Bank recently announced four new appointments.

Laura Gallinoto has been named vice president and regional branch manager. Gallinoto has been with Ion Bank for four years. Previously, she was an assistant branch manager with BankBoston in Hartford.

Sorrina Salvatore has been named vice president and branch manager. Salvatore joined Ion Bank in 2000 and has held various positions. She is currently a branch manager for two Naugatuck branches.

Kendra Hoyt has been named vice president and branch manager. Hoyt joined Ion Bank in 1999 and previously held the positions of head teller and assistant manager.

Diane Teixeira has been named vice president and branch manager. Teixeira has been an employee of Ion Bank for more than 10 years. Currently, she is branch manager of the two Waterbury branches. Teixeira previously worked at Bank of America for seven years in various positions within the retail banking department.