John P. McCarthy of St. Albans has been named Associate Director of Payroll Services for Saint Michael’s College. He started at the Catholic liberal arts institution January 3. Mr. McCarthy was senior accountant/payroll manager for the City of Burlington from 2008 to the present. He was an accountant for three law firms in Arkansas and Texas from 2000 to 2008, and before that, he served 20 years in Accounting and Finance Offices in the U.S. Air Force.

ARC Mechanical Contractors is proud to announce the recent NORA (National Oilheat Research Alliance) certification of four service technicians. Adam Cate, a North Sutton, NH, resident; Shaylor Duranleau, a Claremont, NH, resident; Rob Ingalls, a Thetford, VT, resident, and Ray Welch, a Wentworth, NH, resident are now Silver Certified Technicians.

Gov. Peter Shumlin has announced the appointment of attorney Barry D. Peterson of Fletcher as Magistrate Judge of the Family Division of Vermont’s Superior Courts. Peterson has held the post in an acting capacity in Chittenden, Lamoille, and Franklin counties as needed in recent years.

“Barry’s broad experience, both in law and in his community, make him the perfect fit for Family Division Magistrate,” Gov. Shumlin said. “He has already served in this role in an acting capacity, so he’ll hit the ground running.”

The National Elder Law Foundation (NELF) – the only organization approved by the American Bar Association to offer certification in the area of elder law - has announced that Glenn A. Jarrett, Esq. of Burlington, Vermont has successfully completed its examination leading to such certification.

Certification in elder law – one of the fastest growing fields in the legal profession – will provide a measure of assurance to the public that the attorney has an in-depth working knowledge of the legal issues that impact the elderly.

Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) announces the appointment of five new board members. “The staff and current board of VBSR are pleased to welcome five talented and capable people to serve on the VBSR Board of Directors. These new leaders will help VBSR continue to be a vital and positive force for socially responsible business policy and practice in Vermont”, said Andrea Cohen, Executive Director of VBSR.

Cheshire Medical Center/Dartmouth-Hitchcock Keene (CMC/DHK) welcomes Steven Hertford, MD to the Department of Family Medicine. Dr. Hertford most recently worked as an Emergency Room Physician at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital, Brattleboro, VT, and prior to his tenure there, provided primary care, urgent care and emergency care to patients in facilities in Vermont, Maine and Pennsylvania.

Vermont Teddy Bear Company (VTBC) would like to announce some recent promotions within the company.

Christopher Saavedra has recently been promoted to Order Processing Lead. Chris has worked for Vermont Teddy Bear Company as a seasonal employee since the holiday season in 2010. In his new role, Chris will be responsible for printing and picking of all orders on a daily basis and leading our seasonal employees during our peak periods.

Adirondack Audiology Associates is pleased to welcome Dr. Kari Harsh to their healthcare practice team in the Potsdam office.

Dr. Harsh will provide adult hearing and balance evaluations and amplification fittings at Adirondack Audiology, as well as assist in pediatric audiology care. Licensed to practice audiology in the state of New York, she is a member of the American Academy of Audiology.

Charley Thompson has been newly appointed as the Major Gifts Officer for the College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences. In this role Charley will interact with alumni, faculty, students, external partners, and donors in an effort to keep all parties informed on developments and opportunities within the College.

Deb Ellis, President of the Vermont International Film Festival (VTIFF) Board of Directors is excited to announce the appointment of Orly Yadin to the Executive Director position. Yadin’s responsibilities will include fundraising, programming, providing organizational and administrative support and oversight, and ensuring the goals and mission of the festival are met.