The American Red Cross Northern New England Region’s Biomedical Services Division is pleased to announce the addition of the following individuals to their Vermont Board of Directors.

The Board of Directors of Lake Champlain Maritime Museum (LCMM) has announced the appointment of J. Michael “Mike” Smiles as their new Executive Director. Mike, who took the helm at LCMM on January 5, assumes the role from Erick Tichonuk, who is returning to a more hands-on position at the museum.

The New England Water Environment Association has awarded its 2015 NEWEA Operator of the year award to Kevin McLaughlin of the South Burlington Department of Public Works. The NEWEA Operator Award is given annually to an individual who has shown a high interest and performance in wastewater operations and has made a significant contribution to the wastewater field. “We are very proud of Kevin for this recognition and all his accomplishments and contributions to South Burlington,” said Justin Rabidoux, Director of Public Works.

Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center has welcd Rheumatologist Carey J. Field, MD to the team of medical specialists. Having joined the staff in January, Dr. Field is currently accepting patients for diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases and clinical problems involving joints, soft tissues, autoimmune diseases, vasculitis, and heritable connective tissue disorders. She will be working alongside the Hospital’s regionally known rheumatologist Dr. David Podell.

The Griffin Report recently announced Nicole Junas Ravlin, Co-Founder and Partner, People Making Good™ PR will be inducted as a 2015 “Women of Influence in the Food Industry” in the publication’s tenth annual edition of the list.

This prestigious tribute honors women nominated by their peers for their highly visible contributions to the food industry, their professionalism and the awareness they have generated for the potential of other women in the food industry.

Brattleboro Internal Medicine, a BMH Physician Group member, announced Kate Wageman, FNP will join its medical staff. She will begin seeing patients in March, 2015.

Wageman was most recently employed by the Birchwood Terrace Healthcare Nursing Home in Burlington, Vermont, where she was a registered nurse in the transitional care unit for the past two years. She also has clinical experience in family practice, pediatric care, urgent care and women’s health settings.

Lee Fox has joined BlackRock Construction as Project Manager. BlackRock Construction, a division of Hergenrother Realty Group, is an assemblage of award-winning construction and development professionals headquartered in Colchester, VT.

People Making Good PR™ is pleased to announce the promotion of two associates: Brittany Southwick and Jasmine Mitchell.

Brittany Southwick is promoted to Senior Account Executive in the Vermont office. Southwick began working at PMG in January 2012. She is a graduate of Champlain College and resides in Burlington, Vt.

Jasmine Mitchell is promoted to Account Executive in the Boston office. She began working at PMG in January 2014. Mitchell is a graduate of Florida A&M University and resides in Allston, Mass.

The 80th Annual Meeting of the Incorporators of Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) was held January 15, 2015. The Incorporators and Board of Trustees met to swear in new members, conduct official business, and discuss issues and policies affecting the future of health care in Vermont.