Forcier Aldrich & Associates, Inc, is pleased to announce that Jason R. Booth, PE, has been selected by a jury of peers from Vermont's engineering societies as the 2010 Vermont Young Engineer of the Year. As part of National Engineers Week, Governor Jim Douglas and Lieutenant Governor Brian Dubie presented the award to Mr. Booth at the State house on Tuesday, February 16, 2010. Mr. Booth was also recognized for this award at the Engineers Week Banquet, which was held at the Sheraton Hotel, in Burlington, Vermont on February 19, 2010.

Northern Power Systems, Inc. (www.northernpower.com), a next-generation wind turbine company and leading manufacturer of community wind turbines, today announced it named Parthiv Amin President of Community Wind. Mr. Amin will apply his extensive experience in the wind industry to continue to build on Northern’s leadership in the community wind marketplace.

Curtis Trousdale Broker/Owner of Attacca Realty, was recently recognized as a graduate and class spokesperson for the NVBR Evelyn Biddle Leadership Development Program. The goal of this program is to support Realtor participation in the overall growth and professionalism of the real estate profession.

BioTek Instruments is pleased to announce that Mr. Sean Jordan has accepted the position of Service Director at the company. Mr. Jordan’s responsibilities will include supporting all of BioTek’s customers and distribution partners in service, technical support, technical training and more. “BioTek Service has been growing at a remarkable rate over the past few years, while maintaining very high levels of customer satisfaction and loyalty,” noted Mr. Peter Weith, Vice President of Marketing, Sales and Service.

Von Bargen’s Jewelry of Burlington, Vermont announced today the appointment of Phillip Bosen to the position of Team Leader & Director of Training. A Virginia native, Mr. Bosen served for the last 10 years with Fink’s Jewelers in Virginia and North Carolina.

“Phillip’s broad depth of experience in diamond and fine jewelry sales, training and management and his extensive knowledge of the industry is truly an asset to our customers and our company” commented John Von Bargen, president of Von Bargen’s Jewelry.

Bret Williams, President and CEO of Green Mountain Beverage, producers of Woodchuck Draft Cider in Middlebury, Vermont, announces the following changes in the marketing department: Bridget Blacklock, the Marketing Manager for the past six years, has been promoted to the role of Marketing Director. Blacklock will oversee the growing department, manage larger projects under the scope of Green Mountain Beverage brands, and coordinate marketing relationships for corporate growth and development. Blacklock resides in New Haven, Vermont.

KeyBank announces the addition of two employees to the Key Private Bank group. Christopher Venner of South Burlington is a Key Private Bank Relationship Manager. He provides credit and banking solutions to assist clients in growing their financial wealth. Venner worked for Key's Commercial Mortgage Group in Boston prior to joining the Key Private Bank group in Vermont. A native of Syracuse, NY, he is a graduate of Providence College in Rhode Island.

Lee Ann Lee, Vermont Public Television's vice president for marketing and development, has announced she will retire from the statewide public television network on March 31, 2010.