BENCHMARK, a global hospitality company, has named Jean Marie Napoliello director of food and beverage for Topnotch Resort, a Gemstone Collection property located in Stowe, Vermont. Robert Burnetti, general manager, made the announcement. “It is with great pleasure that I welcome Jean Marie to Topnotch Resort and to Benchmark,” said Mr Burnetti.

Tabitha Bowling of East Burke, Vermont, has joined the Board of Directors the Northern Forest Center. Bowling was a founding partner and former COO of Bungalow, LLC, a casual lifestyle brand. Under her management sales grew from $800K to $8M over 6 years. She continues to manage the company’s overseas sourcing, production and quality assurance activities, as well as advise the executive team. After moving with her family to East Burke, Bowling was introduced to wood pellet heating through a tour of the Burke Town School’s newly installed wood pellet heating system.

NuHarbor Security has promoted four employees, and is hiring in Vermont, Boston and Washington DC. Continuing to grow year over year, NuHarbor offers client-focused information security services.

Promotions:

Information Assurance Manager: Mark Brisson, CISSP. Mark Brisson manages the Assessment and Advisory team, and is responsible for controls assessments, policy development, risk assessments and security program reviews. Mark brings methodical thinking to his work with clients and coworkers.

VPR has announced several changes to its news and digital staff that bring new leadership to Vermont Edition, integrate digital and broadcast content and focus on podcast development.