A St. Johnsbury businessman praised for his honesty and professionalism was honored as the Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce’s 44th Citizen of the Year at the organization’s annual meeting on May 21. Wesley Ward, owner of Wes Ward Auto Repair and Westward Equipment Service, was recognized for his extensive volunteer efforts with local and regional civic organizations.

Steven S Mustoe, DC has joined the Sports Medicine clinic at the Sharon Health Center. A board-certified chiropractor, he has practiced for the last 18 years in Brattleboro, VT and Charlottesville, VA.

Mustoe became a chiropractor because of his own experience with an injured back. “The only relief doctors could offer was through medication. When I went off drugs, the pain returned,” he said. “I eventually found a chiropractor who helped me heal. To be able to relieve someone’s pain like that is an amazing thing!”

PinSource, a leading global provider of custom lapel pins, has announced the hiring of Jessee Maranda to their sales team.

Maranda, of Winooski, will support the teams growing sales efforts as Account

Coordinator by working with corporations, organizations, and nonprofits to deliver customized branding solutions suited specifically to client needs. He began his career at the Reservoir Restaurant and Taproom in Waterbury, VT where he most recently held the position of general manager. Maranda has a Bachelors of Science in Sports Management from Castleton State College.