OpenTempo Inc., a premier provider of integrated workforce management software for healthcare based in Williston, Vermont, has welcomed three new members to its management team to support and accelerate strategic growth. Joining the company are industry veterans Jim Crook as Chairman of the Board, Walt Marti as Chief Administrative Officer and John Jordan as Vice President of Sales and Marketing.
Jim Leddy, AARP State President, has been named as the 2013 winner of the AARP Andrus Award for Community Service in Vermont. The award is named for AARP founder, Dr. Ethel Percy Andrus, an educator and tireless advocate of community service and volunteerism. Andrus coined the motto, “To Serve, Not to be Served,” which remains part of the AARP credo to this day. It is the Association’s most prestigious award.
National Life Group has appointed Rick Cederberg as vice president and regional development officer.
Cederberg will work with National Life Group’s general agents to develop and enhance the company’s distribution among career agents, said Ruth Smith, executive vice president and head of the Protection Division.
“With an impressive skill set and distinguished record, we are delighted that Rick will be joining our growing Career Field Leadership Team,” Smith said.
Vermont Information Technology Leaders (VITL) announced Paul Harrington, executive vice president, Vermont Medical Society, has been elected chair of the organization’s board of directors. Harrington has been involved with VITL since it was incorporated in 2005, having most recently served as board treasurer.
A new tradition was started at the Annual Burke Fall Festival when the Burke Area Chamber of Commerce awarded its first ever Citizen of the Year award to local resident, Joe Kasprzak. Chamber President, Tim Tierney surprised Kasprzak with the award in recognition of “30 years of exemplary dedication, volunteerism and support for the community of Burke, Vermont” as the plaque reads.
Larry Sudbay, President and Chief Executive Officer of SymQuest Group, is pleased to announce the hiring of new Network Support Engineer Shawn M. Allen.
Allen’s experience includes a Comp TIA Security+ certification. In his role as a Network Support Engineer, he will be responsible for providing front line help desk and remote technical support to SymQuest clients.
The SymQuest Group, Inc. maximizes the potential of technology in the business place, and offers networking and document management solutions with:
• Computer-network design and installation
The Vermont Working Lands Enterprise Board (WLEB) is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to its Board: Beverley E. Thurber for the appointment of a representative of Vermont’s dairy industry who is also a dairy farmer, and Joseph W. Nelson for the appointment of a representative of the Vermont forest industry who is also a forester as designated in The Working Lands Enterprise Initiative (Act 142).
Larry Sudbay, President and Chief Executive Officer of SymQuest Group, is pleased to announce the hiring of new Warehouse Specialist Sean D. Raymond.
In his role as a Warehouse Specialist, Raymond will be responsible for ensuring order accuracy and quality while maintaining a high level of warehouse organization.
The SymQuest Group, Inc. maximizes the potential of technology in the business place, and offers networking and document management solutions with:
• Computer-network design and installation
Burlington College faculty member Sandy Baird was presented with the Sister Elizabeth Candon Distinguished Service Award at Vermont Women in Higher Education’s Annual Leadership dinner.
The ribbon is cut by owners Chelsea Felion and Jeremy Griffin at the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at the Toy Factory. The Toy Factory is now open at 46 Diamond Mall Run Place, Suite 550 in the Diamond Run Mall in Rutland Town. Toy Factory offers a great selection of toys for children of all ages.
Pictured L to R:
Tom Donahue, EVP/CEO Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce
Rep. Anne Gallivan, Vermont House of Representatives
Chelsea Felion, Co-owner
Jeremy Griffin, Co-owner
