The Vermont Retail and Grocers Association’s Board of Directors have named Erin Sigrist as President-Elect of the state-wide advocacy group. Sigrist, who joined the association in June 2015 as vice president, will succeed Jim Harrison, when he steps down at the end of 2016.

Christine Miller has joined Comcast Spotlight as the Director of Sales for Vermont. In her new role Christine will oversee all lines of Comcast Spotlight advertising, including local, regional and national sales. Prior to joining Comcast, Christine ran Miller Sales Consulting and was the Sales Director for 95 Triple X and WVMT radio stations.

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) is pleased to announce Paul Millman, co-founder of Chroma Technology, as the 2016 recipient of the Terry Ehrich Award for Excellence in Socially Responsible Business. Named for the late owner of Hemmings Motor News and a founding member of VBSR, the award is given to a VBSR member who best exemplifies Terry Ehrich’s commitment to the environment, workplace, progressive public policy, and community.

ARC Mechanical has announced the hiring of six new employees, including three master plumbers, two apprentices, and a project manager.

With more than 30 years’ experience working in the construction industry, Ken Rimm, a Warner, NH, resident, is ARC’s newest project manager. He brings a wealth of knowledge about project management and the building trades.

Drew Totten, RN, BSN, BSc, clinical education and simulation specialist, has been promoted to the position of director of Education & Organizational Development effective June 1. He replaces Margaret Daly, who retired from the position after an 11-year career in the health system.

INNTOPIA welcomes several additions to its software development team, intended to position the company to effectively meet the growing needs of its partners from the travel industry.

Matt Sontum is a Cornell University graduate who majored in Operations Research and Industrial Engineering. He comes to Inntopia from the State of Vermont, where he was the head of the Data Services team for the Vermont Department of Health. He lives with his wife and two children in Underhill, VT.