Ronald J Cioffi, RN, and CEO of the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region (VNAHSR), one of the state’s largest providers of skilled home health and hospice services, announced plans to retire in June of 2021.

Vermont Senate Republicans will have a new leader in January. Sen. Randy Brock (R/D-Franklin) will be taking the reigns when new members are sworn in on January 6, according to current Minority Leader Sen. Joe Benning (R-Caledonia). Sen. Brian Collamore (R-Rutland) will continue to serve as Assistant Minority Leader.

The decision was reached in a unanimous vote of Republican Senators following a motion by Benning.

Jericho residents Gail and Tim McKenna recently made a generous contribution of $5,555 to Howard Center from their CATCH 22 Flag Football fundraiser. 2020 marks the sixth year the McKenna’s have made a donation in an amount that signifies important dates in their lives. The donation will support Howard Center’s critical work in the community that helps individuals and families with mental health, substance use, and developmental services.

FoodScience Corporation (FSC), a locally owned leader in human and pet nutritional products announces the promotion of Derek Archambault to Vice President, Marketing.

Norwich University Board of Trustees elected Blair Lavoie ’84 to a five-year term as a new trustee. Lavoie, of Boulder, Colorado, who will join the Technology and Facilities committees, is the president and CEO of MWH, a global project delivery company focused on water and energy. He directs the global construction operations of nearly 2,200 employees, including MWH Constructors and Slayden in the United States, MWH Treatment in the United Kingdom, special projects in Israel, and the Manufactured Equipment, Products & Solutions (meps) fabrication plant in Ireland.

Pomerleau Real Estate is pleased to announce Kendra Kenney has joined their commercial brokerage team! Kendra has an accomplished ten year track record assisting clients with commercial real estate transactions. Specializing in tenant representation, Kendra previously assisted clients at CB Richard Ellis, Boston, MA and most recently Donahue & Associates, Burlington VT.

Kendra currently serves on the Board of Directors Vermont Special Olympics and is a participant in the Lake Champlain Chamber Leadership