Bohigian of CBA named 2026 “New Leaders in Banking” honoree

Farmington, CT According to The Connecticut CCIM Chapter, Aaron Bohigian of Northwest Community Bank has been named a 2026 New Leaders in Banking recipient by The Connecticut Bankers Association (CBA), in partnership with The Warren Group, publisher of Commercial Record. Now in its annual cycle, this prestigious initiative honors outstanding individuals who are making a notable impact in the Connecticut banking industry. Outstanding bank managers and rising professionals were selected by an independent panel of judges from a highly competitive pool of nominations submitted by their peers and bank executives. The honorees stand out not only for their exceptional professional achievements and leadership within their respective institutions but also for their profound commitment to volunteerism and community development across the state. 

Bohigian is vice president of commercial lending at Northwest Community Bank and an annual sponsor of the Connecticut CCIM Chapter. 

“We are thrilled to co-present this year's class of emerging leaders,” said Thomas Mongellow, president and CEO of the Connecticut Bankers Association. “These individuals represent the bright future of our state's financial sector. Their dedication to operational excellence, retail banking innovation, and local community health exemplifies the very best of what community banking stands for in Connecticut.”

The recipients will be formally celebrated at the annual awards ceremony and reception, where industry peers, executives, and families gather to recognize their contributions. Profiles of each honoree will also be featured in a special dedicated print and digital edition of the Commercial Record.

The Connecticut Bankers Association (CBA) represents the state's commercial banks, savings banks, and savings and loan associations. Created to support the health and growth of Connecticut’s financial institutions, the CBA provides advocacy, professional education, and industry-wide support to nearly 18,000 banking professionals across the state. For more information, visit www.ctbank.com. The Warren Group is the region's leading provider of real estate and financial information, offering data-driven solutions, regional industry events, and trusted publications including the Commercial Record and Banker & Tradesman.

Since 1969, Chicago-based, The CCIM Institute, has conferred the Certified Commercial Investment Member designation to commercial real estate and allied professionals through an extensive curriculum of 200 classroom hours and professional experiential requirements. Currently, there are more than 9,000 CCIMs in 1,000 markets throughout the United States, Canada, and 30 additional countries. An additional 4,000 practitioners are pursuing the Designation, making The CCIM Institute the governing body of one of the largest commercial real estate networks in the world. An affiliate of the National Association of Realtors®, The CCIM Institute’s recognized Designation curriculum along with the Robert L. Ward Center for Commercial Real Estate Studies, powerful technology tools, and networking programs impact and influence the commercial real estate industry. 

Visit www.ccim.com for more information or locally, www.ctccim.com