Adam Locklin, a champion of Vermont's technology sector for two decades, has been appointed as the new executive director of the Vermont Technology Alliance. He will take the reins from Jeff Couture, who is stepping down in January.

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services, southeastern Vermont’s nonprofit community mental-health agency, has announced the promotion of Medical Director Dr. Paul Boutin to chief medical officer.

Boutin has been a member of HCRS since 2013. In his role as medical director, he oversaw the agency’s medical division, which comprises psychiatrists, nurses and medical assistants.

Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak has announced the appointment of Charles Dillard as the permanent director of the city's Office of City Planning. Dillard has been serving as principal planner and interim director of the department.

Dillard is a graduate of Wake Forest University. He holds a master's degree in city and regional planning from the University of North Carolina and a master's degree in landscape architecture from the University of Toronto.