People’s United Bank employees, Vicky Ross, Sr VP of Trust and Investments, of Hinesburg, and Jo Ann Cannon, Manager of the Business Analyst Team, of Stowe, recently received the Department of Defense Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot award. David Wheel and Jerry Manock, representing Vermont Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, presented the awards for the unconditional and continuous support that both Ross and Cannon have given to their employee and citizen-service member, Louis Santillo, from Burlington, Vt.

NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides employee benefits, property & casualty (P&C), retirement and individual private client solutions, has announced that Kody M Lyon, AAI, has joined its team in Barre as an Account Executive for Commercial Insurance.

In her new role, Lyon will be responsible for generating new sales opportunities in the Business Insurance segment. She will focus on developing new client relationships by offering risk management analysis and insurance coverage reviews for prospective clients.

Frederick Morin, MD, announced today that next year, he will step down as dean of The Robert Larner, MD College of Medicine at The University of Vermont once a successor has been named. Morin became the College’s 17th dean ten years ago, on August 25, 2007.

The connection between our LGBTQ community and the governor’s office will serve to illuminate the facets of domestic violence that specifically affect LGBTQ Vermonters. We are proud to announce that the director of SafeSpace, Catarina Campbell, has been appointed by Governor Phil Scott to the Vermont Council on Domestic Violence! Having representation present on this council will allow an LGBTQ perspective to be included in the important conversations held and the actions facilitated by the council. The mission statement of the Vermont Council on Domestic Violence is as follows:

Community Bank NA is pleased to announce that Donald Bedard has been hired as branch manager of the Waterbury location. In his new role, Bedard will oversee the daily operation of the office, ensuring every customer receives the highest level of service. He will also be responsible for driving sales growth, enhancing services, and developing strong relationships with customers and employees.

DuBois & King consulting engineers announce that Brett Graves has joined the firm as a Civil Engineer in the firm’s Site and Land Development Division. Mr Graves is a licensed wastewater and water system designer with 7 years of professional experience. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Vermont. Brett is a resident of Richmond and works out of the firm’s South Burlington office.