Two former Lyndon State College professors, Jon Fitch and Richard Portner, have been granted Professor of Humanities Emeritus status. The awards were confirmed through a special vote by the Vermont State College (VSC) Board of Trustees. LSC President Joe Bertolino nominated both candidates for the honor.

Bill Young, Executive Director of Maple Leaf Farm is pleased to announce the promotion of Melissa Lambert to Admissions Coordinator. Melissa joined the staff in November, 2012 as a per diem Treatment Counselor and became a full-time Admissions Counselor in March, 2013. She holds an MSW from the University of South Carolina and worked previously in hospices in South Carolina and South Carolina.

Ross Sneyd has been named vice president of National Life Group’s Charitable Foundation.

“Ross is a natural fit for this role given his familiarity and dedication to our community,” said Beth Rusnock, president of the Foundation. “He’s a strong addition to our team and will help us do even more good for our neighbors.”

The National Life Group Foundation awards roughly $500,000 in grants annually to nonprofit organizations in Vermont and the Dallas, Texas region, which are the homes to the company’s two campuses.

Dr. Jillian Brennan recently joined Central Vermont Medical Center’s Hospitalist team. She did her undergraduate work at Amherst College where she earned her BA in Biology. Following college she taught seventh and eighth grade science at the Good Hope School in St. Croix.

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) announces that Rachel Lomonaco has joined the firm as a Water Resources Scientist in the Environmental and Energy Services group.