Gary S Thulander, president and general manager of the Woodstock Inn & Resort, announced two strategic appointments in the resort’s culinary team. Rhys Lewis, former executive chef, has been promoted to Resort Executive Chef, and Scott Watson recently joined the resort as Inn Executive Chef. “These strategic changes signal the continued enhancement to the Woodstock Inn & Resort’s culinary department,” explains Thulander.

Merchants Bank is pleased to announce that Robert G Ripley, Jr has joined Merchants Trust Company as President. Ripley joins Merchants Bank with 30 years of experience in financial services, including wealth management, portfolio management, and trust operations. "Bob is a seasoned banking and trust professional, with decades of expertise in wealth management and trust services" commented Geoffrey Hesslink, Merchants Bank President and CEO "we are thrilled to have him leading the next phase of Merchants Trust’s growth."

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Physicians are excited to announce the expansion of its orthopedic practice, located at 332 Dewey Street in Bennington, VT, with the addition of three outstanding orthopedists. Beginning January 1, 2017, patients with painful joints, complex fractures, and sports-related injuries will find greater access to an exceptional physician group, enhanced services, and a renovated office environment at SVMC Orthopedics.

Vermont PBS, Vermont’s state-wide public television station, is pleased to announce that Stacie Sears Fagan will join its staff as Vice President for Development. A resident of Shelburne, Stacie has extensive experience developing philanthropic support for educational and environmental causes, including the Environmental Defense Fund, Naropa University, St Lawrence University, Middlebury College and the American Wind Wildlife Institute (AWWI).