Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs are happy to announce that Mari Huff, CPA, CVA has joined their firm. Mari has over 10 years of public accounting experience in tax, consulting and financial statement preparation, and review. She recently received her Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) designation from the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA). She is a member of the AICPA, NACVA, Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and licensed in Florida and Vermont.

Paul Frank + Collins P.C. is pleased to announce that Gail Haefner Straith has rejoined the firm as Of Counsel. Gail began her legal career with PF+C in 1985 and worked on the firm’s corporate/business transaction team in Burlington for over 20 years. Gail’s marriage to a fellow Michigander prompted her return to her hometown of Birmingham, Michigan. Although Gail will continue to be based primarily in Michigan, technology assures her accessibility and responsiveness to clients and colleagues. She is licensed to practice law in Vermont and Michigan.

Bret Williams, President and CEO of Green Mountain Beverage, producers of Woodchuck Hard Cider in Middlebury, Vermont, announces the following new hires: Leonard Ciolek has been named National Account Manager working in Upstate New York, Vermont, and other parts of New England and will be responsible for national chain accounts throughout Woodchuck Hard Cider’s Northeast and Central sales territories. Ciolek’s previous experience includes an extensive beer industry background, most recently running the National Account Division in 25 states for Mike’s Hard Lemonade.

Yacouba Jacob Bogre of Colchester, Vermont was elected to the Opportunities Credit Union Board of Directors at the 2010 Annual Meeting. Jacob is the Executive Director of the Association of Africans Living in Vermont Inc. He received his Master in Law degree from the University of Ouagadougou. Jacob served as President of the Association of Africans Living in Vermont before becoming Executive Director. This organization provides active advocacy and support services for the African, immigrant and refugee communities in Vermont.