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The Greater Burlington YMCA recently expanded its Board of Directors with three new members: Luanne Cantor of Shelburne, Victoria “Vic” Westgate of Burlington, and Carol Pfeiffer of Burlington. The new members were elected during late-spring board meetings and formally introduced to the Y membership at the June 12 Annual Meeting. 

Dakin Farm, the family-owned Vermont specialty food company known for its corn cob–smoked meats, hand-waxed aged cheddar, and pure Vermont maple syrup for 66 years, today announced the appointment of Katie Langrock as President.

The University of Vermont Foundation Board of Directors has appointed Christopher D. Jacobsen, Ph.D., as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective August 3.

Governor Phil Scott today announced Kristin McClure will take over as Department of Human Resources (DHR) Commissioner as Beth Fastiggi steps down on June 27. McClure has served as deputy secretary of the Agency of Human Services (AHS) since July 2024.

Cabot Hosiery Mills, an American manufacturer of performance outdoor and lifestyle socks, today announced the appointment of David Steel as Vice President of Product & Innovation.

Osama Harraz, Ph.D., Bloomfield Professor in Cardiovascular Research and assistant professor of pharmacology at the Robert Larner, M.D. College of Medicine at the University of Vermont, has been selected as a 2026 Pew Scholar in the Biomedical Sciences, The Pew Charitable Trusts announced today. 

VITL is pleased to announce the appointments of Nicole “Nikki” Ball as Chief Operating Officer and Sarah Thompson as Director of Client Services & Communications. These leadership additions reflect the organization’s ongoing commitment to building a strong team that supports VITL’s critical role in Vermont’s health care system.

Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman has announced that Dana Witzel has joined the company's Waitsfield office as a Realtor, serving buyers and sellers throughout the Mad River Valley and Washington County.

Vermont Agency of Commerce & Community Development has announced that Shelley Pembroke is the winner of a 2026 Public Service Recognition Week award.

Smugglers’ Notch Resort, one of North America’s most celebrated family-focused mountain destinations, announced today the appointment of Brandon Swartz as its new General Manager, welcoming the seasoned ski industry leader whose lifelong connection to Vermont helped shape both his career and passion for mountain communities.