Salisbury-based National Iron Bank has hired Christopher Bruno as the residential and commercial lending officer for Fairfield and New Haven counties.

“We have a longstanding commitment to serving the communities and investing in them to preserve the special quality of life found here in Connecticut,” Steven Cornell, National Iron Bank’s president and CEO, said in a statement. “We are pleased to have Chris join us to support National Iron Bank’s mission and continued growth.”

Bruno has more than 30 years of financial services experience. He is a certified financial planner and a member of the Financial Planning Association. He has previously worked at the Savings Bank of Danbury, Fidelity Investments and Citizens Bank, according to his LinkedIn profile.

“With both lending and investment experience throughout Connecticut, Chris exemplifies the relationship-driven customer service culture that has been a hallmark of National Iron Bank for 174 years,” Cornell said.

Established in 1847, National Iron Bank is New England’s oldest private bank and has about $222 million in assets. The bank has four offices Cornwall Bridge, Norfolk, Salisbury and Washington Depot, as well as loan production offices in Litchfield and New Milford.