Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. announces that Aaron Guyette, PE has been appointed project manager in the firm’s North Ferrisburgh, Vt. office.

Luke Drabyn, 18, of Grafton and Katherine Ham, 13, of Sheffield today were named Vermont's top two youth volunteers for 2011 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism. The awards program, now in its 16th year, is conducted by Prudential Financial in partnership with the National Association of Secondary School Principals (NASSP).

Karen Henderson’s woven paintings express her interest in the connections between self, place, emotion and time. The seasons, atmospheres and the time of day intrigue her. “I try to recreate these natural occurrences, evoking emotions that I associate with them through the use of color, line, and texture,” Karen explains.

Vermont Farmstead Cheese Company is proud to formally announce the appointment of Rick Woods as Vice President of Creamery Operations. Rick Woods will be head of cheese production and research both at our South Woodstock creamery and also at our new Windsor, VT production and affinage facility coming online in the summer of 2011. Rick Woods brings 16 years of cheese making expertise and an award-winning reputation from his tenure at Grafton Village Cheese where he held positions ranging from Cheesemaker to Plant Manager to Regional Sales Manager.

Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs are happy to announce that Geoff Robertson, MBA has joined their firm.

The Home Builders and Remodelers Association of Northern Vermont held its Annual Meeting recently and elected Officers and Board members to serve the 2011 term. Stu MacDonald of Closet Crafters was elected President, Todd Leach of Leach Construction- Vice-President of Education, Brad Dousevicz of Dousevicz, Inc.- Vice-President of Financials, Todd Warren- Vice-President of Associates. Ward Smyth of Turtle Creek Builders remains on the Executive Committee as Immediate Past President.