Three new members of the University of Vermont Board of Trustees started their terms on March 1 bringing with them a wealth of experience in entrepreneurship, investing, technology, molecular chemistry, business and medicine.
Renewable NRG Systems, a designer and manufacturer of decision support tools for the global renewable energy industry, has announced the hire of two key staff members in the engineering and supply chain departments.
"We are thrilled to announce that Rich Drill, sales agent at New England Landmark Realty, recently passed the Vermont Real Estate Brokers exam. The 4-hour comprehensive exam tests the in-depth knowledge of National and Vermont real estate law. A Broker's license allows a Realtor to become a principle broker in a real estate office and supervise real estate sales agents.
New England Landmark Realty operates offices in Waterbury and Stowe, specializing in marketing primary and secondary homes and land throughout Vermont."
The Manufacturing Institute announced they will award Debra Leach with the Women in Manufacturing STEP (Science, Technology, Engineering and Production) Ahead Award. The STEP Ahead Awards honor women who have demonstrated excellence and leadership in their careers and represent all levels of the manufacturing industry, from the factory floor to the C suite.
Andy Fish, retired Engineer of the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), was recently honored with an EPA Regional Wastewater "2015 Regional Lifetime Achievement Award" by the US Environmental Protection Agency’s New England regional office. Mr. Fish was recognized for having done an outstanding job providing training and technical assistance to many wastewater professionals in New England.
Roger Allbee of Townshend, Vermont was elected chair of the board of trustees of Union Institute & University at its quarterly meeting on January 28, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Allbee served as vice chair from 2013 to 2015 and has been a member of the board since July 2011.
Union Institute & University President Roger H. Sublett is grateful to Mr. Allbee for his dedication and commitment to Union.
NextCapital, the leading enterprise digital advice provider, today announced its new office in Burlington, Vermont.
The new Burlington office reflects NextCapital’s robust growth and intent to attract top software engineers and web developers in the Vermont region -- including Vermont's colleges and universities. The office will be led by Rob Foregger, co-founder of the firm, who is a Vermont entrepreneur and UVM alumnus.
University of Vermont Professor Taylor Ricketts has made Thomson Reuters’ prestigious list of the world’s most-cited scholars for the second consecutive year.
In its annual list of Highly Cited Researchers, Thomson Reuters recognizes Ricketts among the world’s 130 most influential researchers for the category of Environment and Ecology.
Vermont’s best bagger, Bethany Berger from Shaw’s Supermarket in Colchester, finished in 2nd place at the National Best Bagger Competition in Las Vegas. The February 29, 2016 event, hosted by the National Grocers Association, brought together baggers from across the Country to compete for the title of the 2016 National Best Bagger.
Kevin W. Donovan, President and CEO of Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) recently announced the appointment of Jill Lord, RN, as the Hospital’s Director of Community Health. Lord’s new position reflects her long commitment to community health and her effectiveness in leading initiatives aimed at improving public health in Windsor, Woodstock and the surrounding region.
