Company: National Life GroupBob Cotton, a longtime National Life Group employee, has been promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer.

“Bob’s sound judgment, action orientation, fact-based analysis and burning passion for execution serves us all,” said Mehran Assadi, National Life Group president and chief executive officer. “Bob is a true servant leader who lives our values. “

The Vermont Wood Manufacturers Association (VWMA) has honored David Hurwitz of David Hurwitz Originals in Randolph, VT with the 2013 VWMA Woodworker of the Year Award.

Hurwitz has been a professional woodworker since 1988 and has a BFA in woodworking and furniture design from the School for American Craftsmen at Rochester Institute of Technology. Hurwitz has won numerous awards for his unique “Taffy” designs in his furniture and woodenware and has been featured in many industry publications, such as Fine Woodworking, Design New England, and New England Home.

Shelburne Museum Director Thomas Denenberg announced that Jeff Bundy has been named director of development.

Bundy joins the museum after a decade at WHYY, the National Public Radio station and Public Broadcasting Service affiliate in Philadelphia.

Shelburne Eyeworks owner Sally Elkins has announced the sale of her business to employees Greg and Sheila Guilmartin. As an independent optical shop, Shelburne Eyeworks has been providing quality eyewear with attentive, personal service for 25 years. The Guilmartins are licensed Opticians with decades of optical experience and a commitment to providing customers the best vision possible using today’s newest lens technology. The Guilmartins plan to add new product lines and American-made frame collections and will enhance the web presence for customer convenience.