The firm welcomes Rutland area resident Donna Zeller, Vermont native Justin Waag, and former Maine resident Derek Cypher. Ms Zeller has joined groSolar’s Rutland office as a Project Administrator. Ms Zeller holds valuable experience in both the engineering and energy industries, and previously served as Town Clerk and Treasurer for the Town of Rutland. Mr Waag has joined groSolar’s Rutland office as a Project Engineer. Mr Waag is a graduate of the University of Vermont with experience leading the collaboration between engineering and operations groups.

After graduating from college and realizing that a career in teaching wasn’t what he expected, Berrini turned to Westaff, in Burlington, VT, for work. He was placed in a variety of temporary assignments, and recently bridged to a permanent job at Burton—a worldwide manufacturer of snowboards, bindings, boots, outerwear, and accessories. Berrini enjoyed being a temporary employee because it provided him access to a variety of companies and work experiences. Staffing also provided him with the flexibility to pursue his interest in music.

Launa is an experienced Estate and Elder Law Attorney who has practiced in Rhode Island and Vermont after graduating cum laude from Roger Williams University School of Law in 2010. She is a member of the Financial Abuse Specialists Team (“FAST”), the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (“NAELA”), and the NAELA Journal Editorial Board.

Jean-Marie Clark has been appointed dean of the Vermont Tech Williston campus, and Maureen Hebert is the new associate dean of Continuing Education and Workforce Development. Clark, of Bakersfield, has worked at Vermont Tech since 2004. She first joined the school as coordinator of student activities and later served as the associate dean of the Williston campus. Hebert, of Waterbury, joined Vermont Tech 15 years ago. She was previously the director of the Continuing Education and Workforce Development for five years before being promoted.

Nearly a year and a half after being diagnosed with chronic Lyme Disease, Craftsbury, Vermont textile artist Ceci Leibovitz has launched a jewelry collection utilizing local historical materials and her own hand embroideries. Leibovitz is already gaining attention for her work; she has been accepted into Vermont Hand Crafters, the oldest and largest juried craft organization in the state. Leibovitz will debut her work in person at the CRAFT VERMONT FINE CRAFT AND ART SHOW, put on by Vermont Hand Crafters at the Sheraton Conference Center in Burlington, on November 18 – 20th.