Bringing more than 30 years of health care executive experience, Pamela M. Duchene, PhD, APRN, has joined the executive management team at Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) as its Vice President of Patient Care Services and Chief Nursing Officer.

Elizabeth Harlow, CIC was named the 2019 Vermont International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) Member of the Year at the joint meeting of Champlain Valley Association of Insurance Professionals (CVAIP) and Vermont Association of Insurance Professionals (VTAIP) held at Capital Plaza. The award recognizes a member, nominated by their peers, for their dedication and work within IAIP, professional accomplishments/expertise and community involvement. This is the 7th year award has been sponsored and by New England Excess Exchange.

The Sharon Academy (TSA) is proud to announce Mary Newman as the new Head of School. Newman is currently the Assistant Head of School at TSA, where she also teaches Spanish, serves as the Dean of Faculty, the Director of Performing Arts, and has been a long-time student advisor.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead a school that has been a part of my life for over a decade and has fundamentally shaped who I am as an educator. Being able to step up into the role of Head of School is a profound honor.”

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (“Casella”) (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, announced today the appointment of Michael L. Battles to Casella’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) effective December 17, 2019. Mr. Battles is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Clean Harbors, Inc. (“Clean Harbors”), a leading provider of environmental, energy and industrial services throughout North America. Mr.

Todd C Lagrow, CIC Vice President Property & Casualty at NFP in South Burlington, VT has earned the Certified Risk Manager (CRM) professional designation.

To earn this prestigious designation, Todd attended five comprehensive courses covering all phases of risk management and passed all five rigorous examinations. He was awarded the designation by the National Alliance for Insurance Education & Research, the nation’s foremost provider of professional insurance and education.

CVMC President and Chief Operating Officer, Anna Tempesta-Noonan, RN, received the first annual Partner of the Year award from Capstone Community Action’s Executive Director, Sue Minter. The award was given to Noonan earlier this month for her continued service and commitment to improving the lives of central Vermont families.