We are pleased to announce that Jean O’Sullivan, of Burlington, has been confirmed by Headquarters, Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (DoD) as the new State Chair for Vermont Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. In that role, Jean will provide leadership and vision for the Vermont “committee”, comprised primarily of volunteers and a small full-time support staff.
Tom Stewart has joined Movement Mortgage, LLC in its first loan production office in the Greater Burlington area. The new Movement office, located at 106 Main Street 2nd Floor, Ste 4E, Burlington is led by Jay Vallieres, Market Leader for Vermont. Movement Mortgage has been recognized as the fastest-growing private mortgage bank in the US, powered by its innovative process and culture. Movement believes real estate is a local business driven by individual agents and their local sphere of influence.
Joining the Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO) team is Sasha Vaut, Director of Philanthropy. This new position with the VSO brings a fresh approach to strengthen the fund development and outreach to donors and sponsors. “My appreciation for music and experience in fundraising and development work allowed me to unite my skills and passion to support a true Vermont treasure,” Vaut explains. “In our small but thriving and precocious state, we are truly lucky to be rich with talent and support for the creative arts.”
VSECU CEO Rob Miller was recently appointed to the First District’s Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council (CDIAC). The council, which includes members from all New England states meets twice annually to advise the Bank on the economy, lending conditions, and other issues. “This is a unique opportunity to provide Boston Fed President, Eric Rosengren, with feedback and insights on economic conditions affecting Vermonters and Vermont communities,” Miller stated.
Stacey Remillard became the Human Resources Director for Northwestern Counseling & Support Services (NCSS), replacing long-time director Tony Treanor. It is fitting, and even heartwarming, that she replaces Tony, as she sat on the committee that hired him as the HR Director in 2001. Remillard started her NCSS career with a short stint as medical transcriptionist and executive secretary, filling a temporary coverage need in 1998, before assuming the role of human resources coordinator. It was during this time that she immersed herself in the discipline of HR and found her niche.
Murphy Sullivan Kronk is pleased to announce that Daniel A Seff has joined the firm as an of-counsel member. He represents clients in all phases of federal and state litigation and arbitration, and maintains an active commercial litigation practice. He is a member of the Vermont and New York Bar Associations and is admitted to practice in the US Supreme Court, the US Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit and all Federal district courts in Vermont and New York.
Two exceptional Vermont Technical College engineering students were honored by the college and recognized at a Vermont Society of Professional Engineers event on February 24 at the DoubleTree Hotel in South Burlington. This event is part of E-Week, a national celebration of Engineering professionals and their work. Niels Huisman and Sarah Ferland were chosen as Vermont Tech’s Student Engineer of the year and Student Engineering Technician of the year, respectively.
