The following individuals have been elected to serve on the Board of Directors of ME2/orchestra, a classical music ensemble for individuals with mental health issues and the people who support them:

Fletcher Allen Partners has named John R. Brumsted, M.D., as president and chief executive officer, Fletcher Allen Health Care, effective immediately. Dr Brumsted has been serving as the organization’s interim president and chief executive officer since the departure of Melinda Estes, MD, this past August. Dr Brumsted, 59, will also serve as the president and chief executive officer of Fletcher Allen Partners. Fletcher Allen Partners is an integrated delivery system comprising Fletcher Allen Health Care and Central Vermont Medical Center.

Bradley Aldrich, PE and Wayne Elliott, PE are pleased to announce that Joseph Duncan, PE, Senior Engineer at Aldrich + Elliott, PC, has joined them as a partner of the firm. Joe is an integral part of the success of Aldrich + Elliott in Essex Jct., VT with his dedication to client satisfaction fostered by his relationships with each client and commitment to the success of each project. Joe has been with the A+E since 1998, starting as a Project Engineer and working his way up to Senior Engineer.

Ledyard Financial Advisors, the Wealth Management division of Ledyard National Bank, is pleased to announce that Fred Wainwright has joined their Hanover office at 2 Maple Street as Senior Vice President and Senior Investment Strategist.

Heather Longe of Milton has become an independent consultant with Tastefully Simple Inc, a national direct sales company featuring more than 60 easy-to-prepare foods.

As an independent business owner, Longe offers delicious food samples at home taste-testing parties, along with easy ideas for everyday meals, recipes, serving suggestions and fun. All of Tastefully Simple’s products are open-and-enjoy or can be prepared by adding only one or two ingredients.

Over the past few months, Vermont Teddy Bear Company has added some new faces to their team and promoted several team members.

Dave Baumes recently joined the team in the middle of January as the Company’s Senior Financial Analyst. Dave is responsible for financial reporting functions.

Victor Castro joined the team as the Director of eCommerce Operations. Victor is responsible for leading, developing and maintaining the online (ecommerce) store assets.

The Waterbury Tourism Council has elected a new Board of Directors for 2012.

New board members include:

• Mark Frier, owner of The Reservoir Restaurant and Tap Room

• Jeff Smith, Director of Sales at the Best Western

Board Members re-elected to a two-year term include:

• Willie Docto (Board Treasurer), co-owner of Moose Meadow Lodge

• John Barkwick, co-owner of the Old Stagecoach Inn.

Other board members include:

• President: Laura Parette – Laura Parette Design

• Vice President: Amy Weller – Ben & Jerry’s

MMIC (Mobile Medical International Corporation) President and CEO Rick Cochran was formally congratulated by the Vermont Senate for being named the Vermont and National Small Business Person of the Year at the Vermont State House in Montpelier on Thursday, February 9, 2012. MMIC is recognized as the leading manufacturer of world-class mobile medical facilities and rapidly deployable shelter systems that are used across the globe for a variety of domestic and international needs.