Comcast has named Carolyne Hannan as Senior Vice President of the company’s Western New England Region, leading a team serving more than 300 communities across Connecticut, western Massachusetts, Vermont, western New Hampshire and New York. In this role, Hannan is the top executive responsible for all aspects of the business including customer experience, sales, marketing, operations, and financial performance.

Vermont Business for Social Responsibility’s (VBSR) recognized Vermont State Representative Emma Mulvaney-Stanak (Chittenden 6-2) with their 2021 Legislator of the Year Award.

VBSR is a statewide, nonprofit business association with a mission to use the power of business for positive social and environmental impact. VBSR supports legislation that plays to Vermont’s economic strengths, universal healthcare, workplace quality, environmental protection, and moving towards renewable and local sources of energy.

Paul Frank + Collins P.C. is pleased to announce that attorney Patrick T. Gaudet recently joined the firm’s Litigation team and attorneys Alison H. Bushey and James F. Conway, III have joined the firm’s Insurance Practice group.

PF+C’s President, Peter McDougall commented, “We are pleased to be expanding our practice groups with such exceptional people. These attorneys each have unique backgrounds and experiences that will round out our teams very well. They are wonderful to work with and are a terrific group of professionals.”

Darn Tough Vermont proudly announced the re-signing of two snow mainstays to their athlete partners and friends, with skier Michelle Parker, and Vermont-based snowboarder Jake Blauvelt. Both are accomplished in their respected sports and live and breathe the Darn Tough lifestyle, bringing effortless style to the slopes and a positive attitude to their audience. The partnerships allow Jake and Michelle to continue to weigh in on Darn Tough's latest product innovations and designs at the Mill – incorporating the brand into their everyday lifestyle, as well as on- and off-mountain events.

Vermont Underground Locators (VTUL) of Williston Vermont is pleased to announce that Jonathan Higgins has been promoted to Vice President of Business Development.

The Addison County Economic Development Corporation (ACEDC) is pleased to announce the addition of two new staff members: Project and Grant Manager Dana Hanley and Office Manager Barbara Richardson.

Dana Hanley is a community development professional and former Community Development Director for the Town of Essex, VT. Her background also includes administering Act 250, the state land use law, for the Vermont Natural Resources Board in Addison and Chittenden Counties, as well as serving as the Planning and Zoning Director for the Town of Shelburne, VT.