KeyBank has hired Lisa Geraghty as regional sales executive, enterprise commercial payments, covering Vermont. She is responsible for new business development and overseeing existing relationships.

Northern Power Systems (TSX: NPS) has announced that Lawrence Willey has joined its executive team as the Chief Operating Officer. He brings over thirty years of experience in renewable energy and power technology to the company.

"Larry has strong expertise in operations and is a solid manager with an engineering background. We're excited to bring his experience and insights into our business," said Troy Patton, President and CEO of Northern Power Systems. "Larry is a pivotal part of our continued strategy to increase growth and profitability in our core markets."

Vermont Public Radio has announced that VPR Classical Host and Producer Kari Anderson has been named the 24-hour music network’s first Managing Producer.

Anderson has been VPR Classical’s morning host since 2012. In her new role, she’ll lead the station’s staff and work with them to unify vision, content, and community engagement.

“It's an honor to be named VPR Classical's Managing Producer,” Anderson said. “We are lucky to have such a rich and eclectic music scene. I look forward to making VPR Classical an even more integral part of the community.”

Staige Davis, CEO and President of Lang McLaughry Real Estate announced the addition of Maddalena Michetti to the firm's St. Albans sales team.

Maddalena was born and raised in a small village in the Italian Alps twenty miles from the French border. After moving to San Francisco, she worked in Silicon Valley for a decade and also pursued a graduate degree in Psychology.

On Wednesday, June 4, the Vermont Arts Council Board of Trustees elected new officers for FY2015 at the organization’s annual meeting. Irwin Gelber, of West Barnet, was elected chairman. Mr. Gelber replaces Barbara Morrow, of Sutton, who completed her term on the board.