The Central Vermont Medical Center Auxiliary Scholarship Committee Chair Peg Ayer announced that the Auxiliary awarded ten $2,000 scholarships to local students planning to study for careers in health care.

“Students and adult learners throughout CVMC’s service areas were invited to apply,” stated Heidi Pelletier, CVMC Auxiliary president. “We believe it is important to assist area students in their quest to become the next generation of health care providers.”

TwinState//Voice.Data.Video. is pleased to announce the addition of Sandra Baker as Executive Administrative Assistant to the firm’s rapidly growing team. In her position, Mrs. Baker will provide direct support to TwinState’s President and CEO, Devi Momot.

Mrs. Baker has an expansive history in administrative and office management. She has extensive policy and procedural development abilities as well as office and records management experience. Sandy has effective supervisory, communication and leadership skills coupled with a vision toward goal achievement.

Rutland law firm Pratt Vreeland Kennelly Martin & White, LTD, is happy to announce that Andrew M. Carter, Esq. has joined the firm as counsel. Mr. Carter’s practice will focus on conflict resolution and civil and commercial litigation. He brings to the firm extensive experience representing individuals and businesses before courts across Vermont.

Josie Palmer Leavitt, a Real Estate Sales Professional in Hinesburg, has joined Keller Williams Realty Green Mountain Properties. Josie Palmer Leavitt has an extensive background in marketing and management, specializing in land sales and seller listings. Due to her experience in permitting, Homeowner and Business Associations, architectural review process, project management of infrastructure and fit-ups, she offers her clients a wealth of knowledge.

C2, also known as Competitive Computing, a technology consulting firm located in Colchester announced the addition of the following new employee:

Jesse Gennrich, Software Engineer, will work within the eBusiness team on various development projects. Jesse is a graduate of SUNYIT with BS in Computer Science.

At the recent 2011 Board Retreat, Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) elected Board Officers. The newly elected VBSR Board Chair is Brian Dunkiel of the Burlington law firm Dunkiel Saunders Elliott Raubvogel & Hand.

A Dartmouth-Hitchcock physician is among nine appointees to the nominating committee for Vermont’s new Green Mountain Care Board.

Louis A. Kazal Jr. MD, a practicing family physician at Dartmouth-Hitchcock and president of the New Hampshire Academy of Family Physicians, was appointed by Vermont Gov. Peter Shumlin on June 1. He was one of three nominating committee members recommended to Shumlin by Vermont Senate President pro tem John Campbell.

We are pleased to announce Steve Rooney has joined Bread Loaf Corporation. Steve has been practicing all facets of architecture for the past 24 years. Graduating from the University of Texas in Arlington with a B.S. in Architecture, Highest Honors, Steve is a member of the American Institute of Architects Vermont and is a LEED Accredited Professional. He came to Bread Loaf after a 13 year tenure with Truex Cullins Architects in Burlington, Vermont.

Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC is pleased to announce the hiring of Thomas B. Getz, Jr. Tom is an associate with the firm's litigation department, whose practice focuses on all areas of business litigation. He has represented clients in a wide range of litigation contexts, in numerous fields, including breach of contract, insurance coverage, construction disputes, employment, real estate and personal injury.