John Flanagan, former communications director at Burlington City Arts, has joined brand design studio Ruthless & Wellington as head of copy. In this new role, Flanagan will assist in strategic messaging while helping to develop the studio’s communications and content development capacities.

Flanagan brings to R&W more than 10 years in the marketing and communications field, a passion for creative copywriting and a deep familiarity with the Vermont arts and business landscapes.

Jacob H. Moulton, former staff attorney for the Department of Vermont Health Access at the Agency of Human Services, has joined Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer as associate attorney in the firm's health care practice group. He will work out of Primmer's Burlington office.

Lea M. Williams, a 20-year member of the Norwich University community, has been appointed as provost and dean of faculty following her service as interim provost. In her new role, Williams serves as the university’s chief academic officer, overseeing academic programs, faculty affairs and institutional learning initiatives.