Norwich University continues spring Todd Lecture Series with decorated NASA Astronaut Michael E Fossum

Norwich University continues its spring Todd Lecture Series with “Report from the International Space Station,’’ a presentation by a decorated NASA Astronaut Michael E. Fossum onThursday February 26, 2015 at 7 p.m. in Plumley Armory.

A veteran of three space flights, Fossum has logged seven space walks and over 193 days in space aboard the Space Shuttle and International Space Station.

Citizens Financial Group hires Tom Gamache as Northeast Division Sales Manager

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG) has announced that Tom Gamache has been named Northeast Division Sales Manager for the retail loan officer channel of the Home Lending Solutions group, the bank’s consumer lending business.

A banking professional with 25 years of industry experience, Gamache will be responsible for leading sales, business growth and bank partner initiatives in the New England markets, Eastern Pennsylvania, metro New York and Washington, DC.

Nedde Brokers lease with Hackett Valine & MacDonald

Doug Nedde of Nedde Real Estate has brokered a lease between Fleischer Jacobs Real Estate Holdings and Hackett Valine & MacDonald. HV&M moved into their new office space following extensive renovations at 620 Hinesburg Road, South Burlington. They were previously located at 140 Kennedy Drive, South Burlington, VT.

Doug Nedde brings over 28 years of experience to Nedde Real Estate, a full service commercial real estate firm specializing in acquisitions, development and brokerage.

NFP -Poulos Insurance congratulates Joshua Pepin, CIC

NFP - Poulos Insurance would like to congratulate Joshua M Pepin, CIC of their Colchester office for being the top selling Producer of the company in 2014. Josh has been with Poulos since 2011 and has over 10 years of insurance experience, working with both Commercial and Personal clients. Josh currently resides in Essex Jct with his wife and son. Please call Josh today at 802 864-3333 for a free insurance consultation.

Vermont Snow Sports enthusiasts raise home heating assistance funds

Fifteen years ago, Nordic enthusiast Martha Robertson, of Peru, Vermont, combined her passion for skiing with her passion for helping others in need to create “Ski for Heat.” What started out as a local “ski-a-thon” in southwestern Vermont to raise $100 to help one family with heating fuel assistance has broadened its scope to aid low-income Vermonters throughout the state.

Jan Knutsen qualifies for President’s Club, appointed to Women’s Insight Network

Jan Knutsen, a financial professional with The Vermont Agency, a comprehensive financial services firm in Colchester, qualified for President’s Club for 2014. President’s Club is a recognition program of National Life Insurance Company for associates who have demonstrated outstanding performance. Jan has been in financial services since 2012 and works intricately with both families and businesses on their financial needs.