The American Fisheries Society has selected University of Vermont biologist Donna Parrish to become its 130th president. Founded in 1870, the American Fisheries Society is the world’s oldest and largest fisheries science organization.

Parrish is the unit leader of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Vermont Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Unit and a research professor in UVM’s Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources.

Parrish assumed the new office on Aug. 20 at the AFS 144th Annual Meeting in Québec City, Canada.

David Silverman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank is pleased to announce the recent hiring of Maryellen Sullivan to the position of Financial Advisor in the Asset Management Group of the Bank. Bringing many years of estate and financial planning experience, Sullivan will be responsible for the administration of trusts, estates, non-profit, investment and retirement accounts. “We are very pleased to add Maryellen’s talents and dedication to our Asset Management team.

Adam Hergenrother and Hergenrother Foundation are hosting the 3rd Annual Ignite Burlington on Thursday October 9, 2014 at The Film House at Main Street Landing.

AllEarth Renewables has announced the hiring of Kim Bleakley to its solar tracker sales team.

Bleakley, a sales account manager, will focus on expanding the company’s growing national solar installer network.

She comes to AllEarth Renewables from Colorado where she gained experience in sales, customer service and account management in the home design and building trades industry. Bleakley previously worked for a custom home products company and has experience managing sales accounts throughout the United States.