Mary Botter, PhD, RN, Chair and Associate Professor of the Division of Nursing at Southern Vermont College (SVC), has been appointed to serve on the Vermont Board of Nursing Education Committee for a three-year term. Dr. Botter, a former Executive Director of the Board, was selected for her expertise in nursing education.
Paul Frank + Collins P.C. is pleased to announce that attorney Emily E. Chamberlain has recently earned certification as a Professional in Human Resources (PHR) from the HR Certification Institute.
The PHR certification demonstrates a mastery of the technical and operational aspects of HR practices, as well as U.S. laws and regulations. To become certified, an applicant must pass a comprehensive examination and demonstrate a strong background of professional human resource experience.
Bowl New England Inc. announces the addition of Jim Tenda as Assistant General Manager at Spare Time Entertainment. Tenda brings over 24 years of hospitality management experience to the Colchester, Vermont facility and is responsible for personnel and the everyday operation of the bowling center and its adjacent restaurant City Sports Grille. Tenda worked previously as District Manager for Applebee's Corporation.
The Vermont Arts Council Board is pleased to welcome four new trustees. Stacey Glazer, Lee Krohn, Nicole Nelson, and Edmond Strainchamps bring a wealth of experience to the important role of stewarding public funding of the arts in Vermont.
Attorney William W. Schroeder has been named the winner of the coveted Diane Lynch Distinguished Service Award at the northern New England law firm Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. The award was presented at the firm’s annual holiday celebration at the Echo Center in Burlington on Dec. 6.
Citizens Commercial Banking, the commercial banking division of Citizens Financial Group (NYSE: CFG), has announced that Kathryn Leech has been hired as Vice President and Relationship Manager.
Leech joins the commercial bank following a stint at Merchants Bank in Bennington, VT, where she was vice president in corporate banking. Prior to that, she was vice president at People’s United Bank.
Two professional staff members have recently been appointed to serve at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (CVHHH), says Sandy Rousse, President and CEO.
Rebecca Bowen, MBA, MHA, FHFMA, has been named Director of Human Resources. Bowen was Vice President Finance and Human Resources for Vermont Information Technology Leaders since 2009, and prior to this was executive director of Central Vermont Physician-Hospital Organization, Inc. since 2000.
Otter Creek Awnings & Sunrooms of Williston announces the addition of Matt Hankes as a Sales and Design Consultant. Mr. Hankes is one of two new members to the sales and design team. He has 20 years of sales experience. Most recently he worked with the Fleischer Jacobs Group. Previously he was in federal contracting at Fedmarket.com. He brings a wealth of knowledge to the sales and design position at Otter Creek along with his enthusiasm for the Outdoor Living category. Mr. Hankes resides in South Burlington with his wife and three children.
Geoffrey R. Hesslink, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Merchants Bank and, effective January 1, 2015, Merchants Bank's President and CEO, announced a number of executive officer changes at Merchants Bank today.
Effective January 1, 2015, Marie Thresher, Chief Risk Officer and Senior Vice President, will be promoted to Chief Operating Officer and Executive Vice President of Merchants Bank, and Bruce Bernier, Regional Manager of Commercial Banking and Vice President, will be promoted to Senior Lender and Senior Vice President of Merchants Bank.
Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL) has named Nancy Rowden Brock as chief financial officer (CFO). In this position, Brock will be responsible for human resources, budgeting, auditing, financial reporting, grants management, contract review, and act as liaison to various state agencies.
