The members of Housing Vermont have elected Molly Lambert to fill a vacant seat on its Board of Directors. Ms. Lambert is currently a principal in Lambert Mediation and Consulting. From 2010 to 2013, she was appointed by President Obama to be USDA Rural Development State Director for Vermont and New Hampshire. She served as president of the Vermont Captive Insurance Association from 2002 to 2009. From 1998 to 2002, Ms. Lambert was the Secretary of Commerce and Community Development, a cabinet-level position in the Administration of Governor Howard Dean.

Girls on the Run Vermont is pleased to announce that Rachel Desautels has joined the organization as the new Northern Vermont Program Coordinator.

Gary S. Thulander, president and general manager of the Woodstock Inn & Resort, announced the appointment of Lerome Campbell as new pastry chef at the venerated resort’s dining venues, in particular, the Red Rooster restaurant.

“Lerome Campbell brings such artistry to the pastry kitchen,” said Thulander. “He is a master of integrating New England flavors, such as maple and cranberry, in a way that makes classic desserts seem fresh and innovative, and sinfully delicious.”

Governor Peter Shumlin has appointed Kerry Secrest of Brattleboro to serve on the Vermont Commission on Women (VCW).

Commissioner Secrest is a leadership coach for individuals and organizations through Watershed Coaching, her Brattleboro-based firm focusing on executive coaching, women’s leadership, team coaching, and leadership training.

Vermont Law School has selected Carol Browner, former administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency, as the Fall 2014 Distinguished Environmental Law Scholar and keynote speaker at the fifth annual VLS Colloquium on Environmental Scholarship, that took place Oct. 3-4.

Paul Frank + Collins is pleased to announce the addition of Megan A. Sigur as an associate to work on the Insurance Services and Litigation teams. Her practice will focus on advising insurers with respect to their duties and obligations under insurance policies.

Vermont retailer Marc Sherman of Stowe Mercantile has joined the National Retail Federation’s Small Business Retail Council steering committee. As a member of the committee, Sherman will help shape the Council’s agenda and activities. The Small Business Retail Council will meet for the very first time in October as part of Retail Jobs Week, which is aimed at educating policymakers and the public on the retail industry’s positive impact.