David Scherr, state director at the Office of U.S. Rep. Becca Balint, has been appointed as deputy by state Treasurer Mike Pieciak, effective Nov. 3.

“I am excited to welcome David to our office,” Pieciak said in a release. “He is a top-level professional with excellent judgment, impressive leadership skills and a long track record of service to our state. I know he will strengthen our work in the treasurer’s office to grow Vermont’s economy and protect the financial security of workers and families.”

Heather Economides, former senior mortgage loan officer at Blue Water Mortgage in Bedford, New Hampshire, has joined Ledyard Bank as vice president and senior residential banking adviser.

With more than 20 years' experience in the residential mortgage industry, Economides has helped countless individuals and families achieve their homeownership goals. Her deep understanding of the mortgage process, paired with a caring and down-to-earth approach, makes her a trusted partner for clients navigating one of life’s biggest decisions.

The Central Vermont Council on Aging has elected Randolph Economic Development Director Mark Rosalbo to join its board of directors. Rosalbo will serve an initial three-year term, bringing his experience in community development, the arts and civic engagement to support CVCOA’s mission of helping central Vermonters age with dignity and choice.

Jessica Lasher, former director of financial operations at VEIC in Winooski, has joined United Way of Northwest Vermont as chief financial officer. In this new role, Lasher will have primary day-to-day responsibility for planning, implementing, managing and controlling all finance-related activities of the organization.