On February 24, 2016, Stephen Roman, 34, was appointed as Chief Compliance Officer and Secretary of CION Investment Corp., effective as of February 29, 2016. Mr. Roman replaces David J. Verlizzo, 43, in such capacities. Mr. Roman joined ICON Investment Group, LLC in July of 2013 and since August 2013 has been Vice President of CION Investment Management, LLC.

During his tenure at CION, Mr. Roman has advised on numerous legal and regulatory matters and managed corporate and securities law compliance matters for CION's various corporate entities as well as its registered investment adviser. From November 2012 through June 2013, Mr. Roman served as an attorney in New York. Previously, he was an analyst at Forex Capital Markets.