Governor Phil Scott has appointed Katie Buckley of Brattleboro and Fred Baser of Bristol to Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA)’s Board of Commissioners. Until recently, Katie Buckley served as Commissioner of the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD). In that role she sat on VHFA’s Board as the appointed designee for Michael Schirling, Secretary of Agency of Commerce and Community Development. Buckley now works as Development Director for M&S Development, a community development management firm in Brattleboro.

Sanborn, Head & Associates, Inc (Sanborn Head) is pleased to announce recent leadership transitions within the firm’s Solid Waste Client Service Area. Since 2008, David Adams, PE has been responsible for leading the firm’s solid waste business unit. In his new role leading Sanborn Head’s recently opened Denver office, Dave will be focused on expanding Sanborn Head’s client base within Colorado and surrounding states.

White + Burke is proud to announce that Gail Henderson-King was elected to be the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) Trustee from the Vermont Chapter in October 2018. A trustee is elected by each chapter of ASLA and is an important link between its chapter membership and the national activities of the Society. The ASLA Board of Trustees establishes policies, strategic objectives, and priorities, provides financial oversight, and monitors the program and budget in the context of the strategic plan for ASLA.

Thelma Magi has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Branch Relationship Manager of the West Rutland, Vermont office located at 484 Main Street. In this role, Thelma will continue to develop the talent of the branch team so they can be most effective in helping local community members meet their financial needs.

Community Bank NA is pleased to announce the promotion of Matt Villemaire to district manager of the New England region. He brings to the position more than 25 years of experience in the financial industry. In his new role, Villemaire will oversee the seven Community Bank NA branches within the New England region, including St. Johnsbury, Bradford, Thetford, White River Junction, Barre, Northfield and Waterbury. In addition, he will continue the day-to-day management of the Barre and Northfield branches.

M&S Development welcomes Katie Stuart-Buckley to their team as Development Director. Stuart-Buckley’s experience as a municipal official, housing developer, and most recently as the Commissioner of Housing & Community Development in the Agency of Commerce & Community Development for the State of Vermont, means she is uniquely qualified to support the M&S mission of Empowering Community Revitalization.

Ledyard National Bank is pleased to announce Kim Bean as Private Banking Officer of their Private Banking Division within Ledyard Financial Advisors. Kim joins Ledyard with more than 13 years of banking experience in personal and business banking, cash management and lending. To compliment her banking background, Kim also has insurance, management, IT, training and curriculum development experience.

Polli Properties at KW VT is excited to welcome Marie Kingsley to the real estate team as the Executive Assistant. She will manage all systems for buyers and sellers overseeing database and information management and providing high level organizational support. Marie joins a team that is headed by Elise Polli, one of the top real estate agents at Keller Williams Vermont.

Hickok & Boardman HR Intelligence is pleased to announce its recent hire of Steve May as Senior Account Executive. Steve will be responsible for working with the firm’s largest clients on their talent management and benefits strategy.