Kenneth I. Gross, Azarias Williams Professor of Mathematics at the University of Vermont, has been honored with the Association of Teachers of Mathematics in New England’s highest award, The Rev. Stanley J. Bezuska Lifetime Service Award for Teaching and Learning.
Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce and Free Press Media announce Vermont Custom Closets the recipients of the 2013 Creative Edge Award.
Stephen A. Unsworth of Unsworth Law, PLC has been selected for the 2013 Super Lawyers List, ranking him in the top 5 percent of lawyers in New England. Unsworth, who focuses exclusively on Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Medicaid Planning, has been named a Super Lawyer each year since its creation in 2007. This distinction is based on peer nomination, extensive evaluations, and independent research.
Vermont Country Properties Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that Robin R. Ryan has joined the Manchester team as a Sales Associate. After years of successful careers in brand management, new product development and retail strategic marketing from NYC and North Shore Long Island, Robin moved her family to Indian Hill Farm, a 64-acre farm in North Pawlet and now is excited to engage her passion for Vermont by utilizing her skills in Manchester.
United Counseling Service (UCS) has announced the appointment of Michael Veitch as Director of Community Relations & Development. In the position, Veitch will be responsible for promoting relationships and communicating about the positive role UCS plays in the Bennington County community.
“We’re excited to welcome Michael to our team and look forward to his work on behalf of UCS in the Bennington community. His diverse experience will be a valuable asset to our organization,” said Executive Director Ralph Provenza.
Alison J. Bell, Christopher L. Davis, Thomas Z. Carlson, Lisa B. Shelkrot, and Mitchell L. Pearl of Langrock Sperry & Wool, LLP have been named to the New England Super Lawyers list, among the top attorneys in Vermont for 2013. No more than 5% of the lawyers in the entire state are selected by Super Lawyers.
In addition, Langrock attorney Erin Miller Heins has been named to the New England Rising Stars list as one of the top up-and-coming business litigation attorneys in Vermont for 2013. Each year, no more than 2.5% of the lawyers in the state receive this honor.
Senator Patrick Leahy has named Chris Saunders as his new Field Representative in Vermont on Business, and Community and Economic Development.
Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. (VHB) announces that Michael Scott has joined the firm as a Structural Engineer in the Transportation Engineering group.
Mr. Scott will work to further enhance the firm’s growing Vermont office, providing a variety of services for bridge design, structural analysis and dynamics, foundation engineering, and concrete design. He is currently working on several bridge projects for the Vermont Agency of Transportation, including bridges in Rochester and New Haven, as well as a project for Vermont Railway in Rockingham.
Renewable NRG Systems, a designer and manufacturer of resource assessment and turbine optimization equipment for the global renewable energy industry, has hired Barry Dugan to develop the market and manage the sales of Avent Wind Iris Lidar systems in North America.
The Essex County Sheriff’s office is planning a special dedication of a memorial to the late Deputy Sheriff Ruby Rainault who was killed in a motor vehicle crash ten years ago while on patrol conducting Occupant Protection Safety checks.
