James Writer has been named Head Groundskeeper at historic Centennial Field for the Vermont Lake Monsters, the New York-Penn League affiliate of the Oakland Athletics announced today. In addition, Director of Fan Development/Promotions Lindsay Simmons and Box Office Manager Adam Matth have been promoted from seasonal to full-time employees of the Lake Monsters.

The University of Vermont Foundation and Fletcher Allen Health Care are pleased to announce the appointment of Manon O’Connor as senior director of development for the Vermont Cancer Center, effective March 1, 2013.

In her new role, O’Connor will work closely with Vermont Cancer Center co-directors Claire Verschraegen, M.D., and Gary Stein, Ph.D., as well as the VCC membership community, which includes faculty engaged in education, research, patient care and outreach services.

David Silverman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank has announced the appointment of John M. Goodrich to the Board of Directors on February 20, 2013. Goodrich is the Vice President of Production, Americas for WEIDMANN the global leader in electrical insulation for transformer manufacturers and transformer users. He currently manages the Americas manufacturing sites located in Brazil, Mexico, Ohio, and locally in St. Johnsbury, Vermont.

Green Mountain Development Group, Inc. Co-Presidents Charles Brush and John Giebink announced the addition of Thomas Getz, Jr. as Director of Development and Operations. Getz's primary role will be developing senior living communities and assisting in identifying future real estate opportunities for GMDG.

“Tom's expertise in environmental and land use law make him an excellent fit for GMDG as we continue to focus on premiere projects throughout the region,” Brush said.

New Directions, an innovative training and workforce development firm, announces the promotion of Penny Willette and Matthew Harrington. Willette moved from Office Assistant to Office Manager and Harrington moved from Business Development Manager to Director of Business Development and Operations.

Hotel Vermont in Burlington has announced the appointment of Douglas Paine as Chef de Cuisine. A native of the Green Mountain State, Paine is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience leading local restaurants. He will oversee culinary operations at the new hotel, including Juniper, the hotel bar and restaurant, in addition to the banquet service for onsite meetings and special events.

PF+C Director, Mark Hall has been reappointed as a hearing panel member for the Vermont Supreme Court Professional Responsibility Board for his third term. The Professional Responsibility Program is a regulation system for the legal profession which helps resolve complaints against attorneys, investigates and disciplines attorney misconduct, and assists attorneys and the public by providing education, advice, referrals, and other information designed to maintain and enhance the standards of professional responsibility.

The University of Vermont Medical Group at Fletcher Allen recently presented research and education awards to seven of its physician members to recognize their exceptional teaching and research efforts. The UVM Medical Group consists of approximately 450 physicians from all fields of medicine devoted to advancing patient care through clinical and laboratory research, and educating the next generation of providers.

Trumbull-Nelson Construction Company of Hanover, NH and Montpelier, VT has announced the appointment of Theodore G. “Todd” Thompson, as Vice President.