White River Junction VA Medical Center is pleased to announce Dr Becky (Daley) Rhoads, AuD, as the facility’s new Associate Director. Dr Becky Rhoads began her VA career at the White River Junction VA Medical Center in June, 2009. She was a staff audiologist and was quickly selected for the Chief of Audiology position. She has extensive experience in clinical care for Veterans and health care administration. Dr Rhoads moved to health care administration in 2016 and has served Veterans through the Executive Assistant to the Director role since that time.

Jill Lord, RN, MS, Director of Community Health at Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) was named as one of the region’s Heroes & Leaders by the regional nonprofit Vital Communities, at the organization’s annual banquet recently in Quechee, Vermont at the Quechee Club.

The Hunger Free Vermont Board of Directors has named Anore Horton as its permanent Executive Director after an exhaustive national search. Horton, who had been the Acting Executive Director since January, is no stranger to Hunger Free Vermont’s donors, professional partners, friends, and employees, as she has been with the organization in various capacities over the last eight years.

Diane Snelling, Chair of the Natural Resources Board (NRB), announced today the appointment of Aaron Brondyke to the position of State Coordinator and the hiring of Joshua Donabedian as the organization’s new Coordinator, with responsibilities for Districts 5, 6 and 9.

Silver Leaf In-Home Care announces the promotion of Jacci Van Alder to Care Manager/Marketing. Her position was created to ensure a personalized level of service as Silver Leaf continues to grow. The company, founded in 1996, has been adding a steady roster of new clients and caregivers in response to Vermont’s aging population, as well as the growing demand for in-home care.

Northfield Savings Bank (NSB) announces changes to its Board of Trustees. The Bank is appreciative and thankful to outgoing Board member Robin Nicholson for 18 years of dedicated service and pleased to welcome Mark Saba. Nicholson’s span of service on the Board ended in April. Nicholson, who resides in Barre, is continuing on as a Corporator for the Bank.