Jess Peck with RE/MAX North Professionals, has been awarded the Seller Representative Specialist (SRS) designation, the premier seller agency designation in the country. The SRS is conferred by the Real Estate Business Institute (REBI) and is an official credential of the National Association of REALTORS . Jess joins an elite group of real estate professionals in around the world who have earned the SRS sm designation. All were required to successfully complete a comprehensive course in seller representation, pass a comprehensive exam and subscribe to the REALTOR Code of Ethics.

The Orton family, proprietors of The Vermont Country Store, announced today that the company’s Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer Jim Hall has been promoted to president of the 70-year-old business. “Our family has been very impressed with Jim’s skills and successes in his role as COO, and we are thrilled to offer him the opportunity to lead our company,” said Eliot Orton, chairman of the company’s board of directors.

RE/MAX North Professionals, The Gridley Group is proud to announce the addition of Rebecca A Colon to their team of professional real estate agents. Rebecca has been working towards becoming an Agent since working as manager in a Real Estate office for 10 years. There she was able to gain the experience and behind-the scene knowledge needed to successfully launch into her new career. Known not only for her people skills, knowledge and enthusiasm - Rebecca also has background as an artist.

Dr Courtney Riley has joined Gifford’s Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine team in Randolph. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in Biomolecular Science with University Honors from Clarkson University, Riley had initially planned a career in medical research. But while pursuing an MD at New York Medical College, she quickly discovered that she wanted to be out of the lab and caring for patients—she especially loved working with children. “I really looked forward to work each day during my pediatric clerkship.

On September 10, 2016, the Vermont Historical Society presented Jeff Kaufman with the Richard O Hathaway award for his film The State of Marriage. Pictured is Bill Lippert accepting the Richard O Hathaway Award on behalf of filmmaker Jeff Kaufman. The State of Marriage presents the epic and personal story of how small-town Vermont lawyers Beth Robinson and Susan Murray partnered with Mary Bonauto of GLAD in a 2-decade struggle that built the foundation for the entire marriage equality movement.