Local Motion, Vermont’s statewide bicycle and pedestrian advocacy organization, has six new board members: Carlton Bonilla of Winooski (pictured), Scott Cone of Pomfret, Marlon Fisher of Winooski, Mohsen Ghasemizade of Burlington, Mary Still of Winooski, and Adrian Tanguay of Essex Junction. Suzanne Kelley of Colchester is now serving as Board Chair.
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The Board of Directors of Union Bankshares, Inc. has appointed Steven P. Cote, President of Chalmers Insurance Group, to the Union Bank Board of Directors, effective January 1, 2026. Cote of Conway, NH, joined Chalmers Insurance Group in 2000 and, in 2014, became the first non-family member in the organization's 158-year history to assume the role of president.
Elijah Lemieux with the Vermont Rural Water Association (VRWA) in Essex Junction has been recognized by the EPA for his outstanding service to Vermont’s wastewater facilities and operators. He is especially known for his unique ability to teach math through commonsense, real-world scenarios and for providing one-on-one exam preparation and math review sessions at facilities.
The Intervale Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a sustainable, community-based food system, recently welcomed seven new members to its Board of Directors: David Keck, Hannah Lebel (pictured), Lucie Lehmann, Lauren Masseria, Johanna Schneider, Eric Sorkin and David Torres.
Adam Locklin, former executive director at the Vermont Technology Alliance, began work in January as Vermont district director of the U.S. Small Business Administration. A combat veteran of the Marine Corps, he is a graduate of Park University in Missouri and holds an MBA from the University of Vermont’s Grossman School of Business.
Uli Donohue, a real estate adviser at Engel & Völkers Americas, and Riley Karl, owner of Riley Karl Photography, have been hired as assistant directors at the Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce. Donohue will focus on operations and Karl on sales and marketing.
Seth Davis has joined the commercial real estate team at V/T Commercial. As a fifth-generation Vermonter, Seth Davis brings a specialized focus to V/T Commercial, providing sophisticated solutions for commercial leasing, sales, and investment properties across the state.
Gravel & Shea has announced that attorney Amanda M. Hemley is now a shareholder of the firm. Hemley practices in all areas of litigation, with an emphasis on family law and criminal defense.
Sarah Pelkey, community development director for the town of Poultney, will join the Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region on Feb. 2 as its new director of economic development.
Berkshire Bank has named Rutland branch manager Christina Campo as recipient of its 2026 Volunteer of the Year award, presented annually to an employee who exhibits "extraordinary dedication" to the communities served by the bank.
The Vermont Land Trust has announced the addition of new staff members Kay Ardel, as manager of people and culture; Kyle Birrer, as restoration project manager; Kaisa Lewia, as bookkeeper; Jack Minich (pictured), as project director; and Hannah Regier, as land acquisition specialist.
Colin Burns, former relationship manager at The Business Bank, has joined Union Bank's Williston branch as vice president and commercial loan officer. In his new position, Burns will work closely with clients to understand their financing needs and generate new commercial business for the bank.