John Flanagan, former communications director at Burlington City Arts, has joined brand design studio Ruthless & Wellington as head of copy. In this new role, Flanagan will assist in strategic messaging while helping to develop the studio’s communications and content development capacities.
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Jacob H. Moulton, former staff attorney for the Department of Vermont Health Access at the Agency of Human Services, has joined Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer as associate attorney in the firm's health care practice group. He will work out of Primmer's Burlington office.
Lea M. Williams, a 20-year member of the Norwich University community, has been appointed as provost and dean of faculty following her service as interim provost. In her new role, Williams serves as the university’s chief academic officer, overseeing academic programs, faculty affairs and institutional learning initiatives.
The Center for Community News at the University of Vermont has hired Courtney Lamdin (pictured) as Community News Service editor and Sima Bhowmik as research assistant professor, and appointed Scott Finn to the expanded role of lecturer of journalism and democracy.
Howard Center has promoted Lisa Martiny from assistant director to director of adult intensive services. In her new role, Martiny will oversee a broad range of programs designed to support adults with complex mental health needs, ensuring access to high-quality, person-centered care across the region.
Joyce Schartner, vice president and customer support and operations administrator at Passumpsic Bank, retired Jan. 16 after a 37-year career with the bank.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency has appointed five leaders in agriculture — Jacques Couture (pictured), John Klar, Mark D. Lourie, Diane C. McGarry and August T. Murray — to serve on its Vermont state committee.
Joel Gianninoto, former vice president and commercial lender at BankProv, has joined Ledyard Bank as vice president and commercial relationship manager.
DEW Construction has announced the promotions of Dakota Stender to senior project manager and Brad Roy to senior estimator.
Community National Bank has promoted Sarah Chadburn from assistant vice president and commercial loan officer to vice president of commercial lending.
Michael Couture (pictured), owner of Michael Couture Media, will serve as the new president of the Howard Center Board of Trustees, leading a recently elected slate of officers.
Former Lt. Gov. Molly Gray, who is seeking to reclaim the post she held from 2021-23, has announced the hiring of three key members of her nascent 2026 campaign. They are Mary Kehoe, as treasurer; Owen Milne (pictured), as finance chair; and Erin Tevnan, as deputy campaign manager.