Norwich University Applied Research Institutes (NUARI) named Northfield Savings Bank President and CEO Thomas S. Leavitt, of Waterbury Center, to the NUARI board of directors.

Leavitt joins 10 directors on the board, bringing 22 years of banking experience, including oversight of all functions and a history of community and board involvement.

A Burlington, Vt., native, Leavitt holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of New Hampshire’s Whittemore School of Business & Economics and an MBA from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

G.S. Precision, Inc. and Vermont Tech recently celebrated the completion of the Manufacturing Technician Apprentice Program with a graduation ceremony for six participating employees. The ceremony included student project presentations and remarks from GSP’s CEO, Norm Schneeberger. Over 30 people from the plant, as well as family members, were in attendance to mark the occasion.

SymQuest Group, Inc. announced the addition of Leah Bagley to the company’s South Burlington, Vt. headquarters. Leah joins SymQuest’s administration team as an Administration Support Specialist.

“Our commitment to our clients’ needs is central to the mission of our business,” commented SymQuest President and CEO, Larry Sudbay. “That commitment is made possible through expertly trained administration teams. We look forward to welcoming Leah into such a team.”

Kyle Adams, a Real Estate Sales Professional from Colchester, has joined KW Vermont.

Kyle will be joining Keller Williams as an Individual Agent. Kyle grew up in South Burlington and now lives in Colchester. He has a background in auto sales and is eager to expand his sales career to Real Estate.

The law firm of Diamond and Robinson significantly expanded its utility, energy and environmental practice areas by adding attorneys Richard H. Saudek, former Chair of the Public Service Board, and Ronald A. Shems, former Chair of the Natural Resources Board. “Teaming up with Ron Shems and Dick Saudek adds enormous horsepower to our already robust law firm. Ron and Dick are very talented attorneys who can easily handle highly complex legal and regulatory issues,” said M. Jerome Diamond, founder of Diamond & Robinson and three-term Vermont Attorney General.

Phoenix Books Burlington recently hosted the book launch celebration for The Organic Medicinal Herb Farmer with Melanie and Jeff Carpenter. Special guest Rosemary Gladstar, often called the godmother of modern herbalism, attended.

TD Wealth® Private Client Group has promoted Kelly S. Kimball to Vice President, Senior Trust Advisor in the Vermont market. TD Wealth Private Client Group provides clients with customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, and its affiliates.