H Kenneth Merritt, Jr, Managing Director of Merritt & Merritt, has been selected to the 2016 New England Super Lawyers list. For over 27 years, Merritt & Merritt has collaborated with growth companies, as well as the angel, venture capital and private equity investors that support them, to build and guide their businesses.

Judy Tartaglia, The UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center’s President and CEO, announced that she will retire on March 31, 2017. Tartaglia became CEO of Central Vermont Medical Center in 2007. Prior to joining CVMC, she was the President and CEO of Miles Health Care in Maine. “Over the past nine years, I am proud that we have taken CVMC to the next level of outstanding quality medical care,” said Judy.

American Resort Management, LLC of Erie, PA announce the selection of the general manager for the new Hampton by Hilton St Albans, scheduled to open in Spring 2017. St Albans native and hospitality management veteran Maureen Brown will serve as the general manager for the hotel under development in the heart of downtown St Albans. Ms Brown is a graduate of BFA and received a degree in Hotel Management from Paul Smith’s College.

NBT Bank President of New England Matt Durkee announced that Financial Consultant Sean Grattan has been promoted to vice president. He is a member of NBT’s Wealth Management team and is located at the bank’s Vermont Regional Headquarters at 150 Bank Street in Burlington. As financial consultant, Grattan assists clients in the pursuit of their financial goals utilizing his experience in investments, insurance, retirement plans and the overall financial planning process.

The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has announced two key management changes. Long-time Chief Operating Officer (COO) Steve Greenfield will retire at the end of 2016 and current Director of Operations, Cassie Polhemus, will assume the COO position.