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.
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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.
Barbara McAndrew has joined Vermont Law and Graduate School as its vice president of alumni relations and development.
The Vermont State Colleges (VSC) System Board of Trustees has awarded Faculty Emeritus status to Dr. Helen Mango in recognition of her distinguished career and lasting contributions to Vermont State University and its predecessor institution, Castleton University. The designation was confirmed at the Board’s June 8, 2026 meeting, held on the Vermont State University Castleton campus.
Spring Lake Ranch Therapeutic Community (SLR) announces a new addition to their psychiatric team, Dr. Dustin Dippen, MD. Psychiatric care is an important part of SLR’s treatment model, which blends traditional interventions with nature-based work therapy for adults experiencing mental health challenges. Dr.
The Village at White River Junction, a Benchmark Assisted Living and M
Christopher Berger has been appointed the new Dean of UVM’s Graduate College and Postdoctoral Studies, effective July 1. A highly collaborative leader with extensive experience in graduate education administration, Dr.
Jonathan Williams and Carlen Finn have been unanimously elected to the board of Public Assets Institute.
A nonpartisan nonprofit in Montpelier, Public Assets Institute is Vermont’s independent research organization on state budget, tax, and economic issues and the source for timely and in-depth state fiscal and policy analysis.
Hope Valiska has joined the team of fractional financial service providers with Ascend Group. Hope brings 20 years of financial experience spanning roles from Executive Bookkeeper to Chief Financial Officer. She is skilled at evaluating and auditing finances to identify opportunities for improved accuracy and compliance.
Norwich University has added to its team of executive leadership with the addition of Sandra M. Quaye, who takes on the role of Chief Financial Officer. “We are excited to welcome Sandra Quaye to Norwich University as our new Chief Financial Officer,” said LtGen John J. Broadmeadow ’83, USMC (Ret.), 25th President of Norwich University.
Lund has announced that Emily Hecker will join the organization as Director of Advancement beginning June 2. Emily Hecker has spent her career in public media, nonprofit communications and development, most recently serving as Director of Development for the Humane Society of Chittenden County.