John K. Evans, MHA, FACHE, has been appointed the president and chief executive officer of Vermont Information Technology Leaders, Inc. VITL is a non-profit organization that operates the statewide health information exchange, a secure network that enables health care organizations to exchange clinical and administrative health data needed at the point of care, for clinical decision support and to manage population health. VITL also assists Vermont health care providers with the selection and implementation of electronic health records systems and other health information technology.

The Vermont Public Service Department has announced the appointment of Tom Bodett of East Dummerston, Vermont, to the Governor’s Energy Generation Siting Policy Commission. Bodett, a writer and broadcast personality, is currently serving his seventh year on the Dummerston Selectboard. Bodett also serves as the municipal representative to the Vermont State Enhanced 911 Board, and lives in a net zero home with geothermal heating. Bodett’s appointment to the Commission comes as a result of the resignation of Jim Matteau of Windham county.

Bill Mount has completed the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisor’s (NAIFA) six-month course on professional and personal development, Leadership in Life Institute (LILI). Mount joined five others in a graduation dinner and ceremony at the Essex Inn on November 9th. This marks the 3rd such class to successfully complete the course in Vermont in the last 3 years.

Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group has announced the recent hire and appointment of Bradway Widing as Vice President of their Renewable Energy Group. With a strong background in client account risk management, property reinsurance and captive development, Bradway brings over 25 years of energy industry expertise to Hickok & Boardman Insurance, where he coordinates, manages, and designs renewable energy insurance programs.

Larry Cain, former owner of Works In Progress in South Burlington, has purchased Limb Corporation of Williston. Limb Corporation is a manufacturer, supplier, and installer of commercial and residential window treatments.

Joseph D. Lisaius, President of Lisaius Marketing, announced that Julia Atherton and Anthony Libera have recently accepted full-time positions with the company.

Kate Dempsey RN BSN has been hired by Maple Leaf Farm as Nurse Manager-Primary Care. Kate is a 2007 graduate of UVM and worked previously as a Nurse Manager at the Vermont State Hospital. Kate first joined the staff at Maple Leaf Farm in 2008 as a per diem nurse.

The Vermont Association of Broadcasters will present a special award to recently-retired Vermont National Guard spokesman Lt. Col. Lloyd Goodrow at their annual awards banquet December 1 in Burlington.

Goodrow, who retired from the Guard earlier this month, will receive a special “Friend of Broadcasters” award for his many years of service to the broadcasting community in Vermont. The Essex Junction native served his state and country for 33 years, including the last 25 years as spokesman for the Vermont Guard

The Lamoille Economic Development Corporation has contracted with Johanna Wildnauer of JCW Consulting of Stowe to offer assistance with marketing planning and implementation free of charge to the agricultural community in Lamoille County.

As the Killington Mountain School’s (KMS) growth continues, so does its installation of talented, industry-respected coaches to its programs. Matt Gnoza, action sports athletic director for KMS, recently announced the following appointments to the ski academy’s freestyle and freeskiing programs.