The Primary Care Physicians Practice at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center recently announced that Elisabeth Haeger, MD, has joined the practice. In addition to her background in primary care, Dr. Haeger, who was most recently employed at Harbor Care Health and Wellness Clinic, is also an internist with experience in treating addiction, acute drug withdrawal, obesity, and behavioral health issues. “Dr. Haeger’s experiences with a wide range of patients make her a key addition to our practice,” said Kevin W. Donovan, CEO of Mt. Ascutney Hospital.

The law firm of Kenlan, Schwiebert, Facey & Goss, P.C. announces that it has changed its name to Facey Goss & McPhee P.C. The change, in part, recognizes the contributions of Rodney E. McPhee to the Firm’s practice over the past 27 years and as a shareholder/partner for the last 18 years. Mr. McPhee serves as the Chair of the Firm’s Litigation Practice Group.

Geri Reilly Real Estate welcomes Wendy O’Brien to our team as a new realtor/sales associate. Wendy has over 30 years of experience as an Office Manager/Bookkeeper for an architectural firm in Burlington, Vermont. A native Vermonter, Wendy currently resides in South Burlington with her husband and two children. Wendy spends her spare time as a therapy pet trainer. As the newest member of the team, Wendy is committed to serving her clients and looks forward to providing personalized and professional service to home buyers.

The Village School of North Bennington has announced the addition of Brian Murphy to the school’s board of trustees. In addition to regular board duties, Murphy will serve on the board’s Finance Committee. A resident of Shaftsbury, Murphy serves as Vice President of Finance and Administration for Bennington College and as the College’s Treasurer. In addition to the business office, his responsibilities include human resources, information technology, and facilities planning and maintenance functions.

Malcolm Paine, MD, has been elected to a three-year term as vice chair of the Vermont section of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). In this new role, Paine will attend advisory council meetings and serve as the legislative contact for the organization.

“I am excited about taking on this role. Being involved in ACOG gives me even better access to the best scientific evidence,” said Paine. “What I learn will inform the care we provide in our practice and help shape care for women in the local region, in our state and nationally.”

The VBA Board of Managers has announced that Therese (Teri) Corsones of Mendon, Vermont, will succeed Robert (Bob) Paolini as executive director of the association, effective May 1, 2016. Teri has been a VBA member since 1982, following her graduation from Cornell University Law School that year. Teri practiced law in Rutland for 25 years in a firm started by her father-inlaw, Ted Corsones, with her husband, Cort Corsones, brother-in-law, Chris Corsones, and a number of partners and associates over the years.

Engineering Ventures has announced the addition of two new Staff Engineers to the Burlington, Vermont office. Dylan Quinn has joined the structural engineering group, and Hannah Wingate joins the civil engineering group.