SunCommon, Vermont’s largest solar company, has expanded by hiring new staff, including an executive leadership team. Tom Berry joins SunCommon as the new VP of Marketing and Sales and Jim Merriam as VP of Operations. The duo, with strong backgrounds in high-growth industries, is leading the energy company through the launch of several innovative products and programs to help thousands more Vermonters go solar.

Christine Lund, M Ed, was hired by SchoolHack Solutions of Bristol, VT as sales representative for the company’s LiFT personalized learning software platform. “Chris started her career as a teacher and guidance counselor” says David Lipkin, CEO of SchoolHack Solutions. “She understands the needs of students, teachers and administrators and offers a unique perspective to focus on the needs of schools and districts as they embrace personalized learning and shift their educational practice.”

Associate Professor of Art Emeritus Greg Winterhalter recently donated one of his large-scale paintings, titled “Hoosick Falls Armory” (1978) to Southern Vermont College (SVC). Winterhalter retired in 2016 after teaching humanities classes for 37 years at the College. His painting is on display on the second floor of the Everett Mansion.

Photo: Greg Winterhalter, Associate Professor of Art Emeritus at Southern Vermont College, with his work, "Hoosick Falls Armory," which he recently donated to the College.