Vermont Symphony Orchestra (VSO), Vermont’s only statewide symphony orchestra, announced this week during a choral concert in Burlington, Vermont that Robert De Cormier has been honored as Conductor Emeritus, Vermont Symphony Orchestra Chorus. De Cormier held the position of choral conductor for twenty years having retired in 2014.

Castleton welcomes former chancellor of the Vermont State Colleges Tim Donovan to give the address at the college’s 2015 commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 9 at 11 a.m. in the Castleton Pavilion.

Donovan recently retired from a career in higher education that spanned four decades, culminating in five years as the Chancellor of the Vermont State Colleges. His entire career was in service to Vermont’s five public comprehensive, technical and community colleges.

KSV, the Burlington-based marketing firm, has added two employees to its growing team.

Joining KSV as an agency administrator is Jacquelyn “Jacque” Diaz. She came to KSV from the greater Denver area to be a part of the mission-driven organization with a focus on sustainability, and Jacque brings with her nearly a decade of administrative experience as well as a solid background in marketing and communications.

KeyBank has announced that Amy Mailloux has been promoted to regional manager, Business Payment Sales for the Northeast. She is responsible for continuing KeyBank’s commitment to helping Vermont businesses of all sizes employ treasury services and payment solutions to make their businesses more effective and poised to succeed in the market.

Norwich University President Richard Schneider and Commandant of Cadets Col. Russell Holden are pleased to announce that Alex Breindel, of Goldsboro, N.C., has been selected to serve as the 2015-16 Regimental Commander, the highest-ranking cadet of Norwich University’s Corps of Cadets (NUCC).

Vermont Mutual Insurance Group has elected Terry Moore as Vice President of Underwriting. Mr. Moore comes to Vermont Mutual from Safeco Insurance, where he served as AVP and Regional Manager of Safeco’s New York and New Jersey region.

Ledyard Financial Group is pleased to announce that Gregory D. Steverson has been promoted to Chief Operating Officer. Greg joined Ledyard in 2006 as Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer.

His responsibilities include investor relations, finance, compliance, facilities, operations and information technology.

Greg has over 20 years of experience in financial service businesses. Greg is a Certified Public Accountant and has worked in public accounting and banking his entire career.

Four winners in Vermont were recognized at EPA’s 2015 Environmental Merit Awards ceremony. The environmental leaders were among 27 recipients across New England honored for helping to improve New England’s environment.

Each year EPA New England recognizes individuals and groups in the six New England states who have worked to protect or improve the region’s environment in distinct ways. The merit awards, given out since 1970, honor individuals and groups who have shown particular ingenuity and commitment in their efforts.