The Vermont Foodbank is pleased to announce the hiring of Alex Bornstein as Chief Operations Officer. Bornstein comes to the Foodbank from International Rescue Committee, Inc., an international non-profit that “responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives,” where he served as the organization’s Chief Supply Chain Officer for 10 years.

Michael R. Tuttle, President and CEO of Merchants Bank, is pleased to announce that Marie Thresher has joined the company as Chief Risk Officer.

“Marie brings enhanced managerial experience to our internal audit processes, Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and risk assessment protocols” Mr. Tuttle affirmed. “Through her leadership, we will continue to expand upon our commitment to sound risk management.”

At a recent meeting of the Board of Directors of the Cancer Patient Support Program (CPS), a recommendation was made, and unanimously accepted, to appoint Ken Miller of Shelburne as the first Cancer Patient Fund Chair. No stranger to the community, Ken has been the current owner and operator of On-site SecurShred since 2000, and prior to that owned the Shelburne restaurant Amigo’s for fourteen years.

Bethany Scalzo has been named a new admissions counselor for Norwich University’s College of Graduate and Continuing Studies.

Scalzo will aid with the recruitment of new students for Norwich’s online bachelor’s degree completion programs.

Kate Dodge was hired as an account manager for Stride Creative Group.

Kate had previously been with Cottage 10 as Creative Services Manager, and prior to that she worked for Vermont Works for Women and JDK Design in Burlington.

Stride Creative Group develops branding, design, and marketing solutions for businesses and organizations throughout Vermont and beyond.

Northfield Savings Bank Board Chair Nancy Pope has announced Thomas Pelletier, President & CEO, will be leaving the Bank in 2015. Ms. Pope stated the Board has known for several years of Pelletier’s choice to depart the Bank in 2015 upon reaching the age of 60. Ms. Pope expressed the Board’s deep appreciation for Pelletier’s commitment to the Bank. She added NSB is well positioned for a change in leadership and the Board is confident the Bank’s performance will not be disrupted.

David Clubb has been named assistant vice president for international education, a brand-new position at Norwich University.

Clubb will lead an effort to enhance the university’s international diversity with the aim of positioning Norwich as more globally oriented and internationally connected.

The Vermont Humanities Council is pleased to announce that it has hired Amy Cunningham as its Director of Community Programs. Cunningham was formerly the executive director of Everybody Wins! Vermont. Prior to that, she was the Director of Education and Public Programming at the Vermont Historical Society.