John Mullett, former executive director of the National Life Group Foundation, has been appointed president and CEO of the organization. In this new role, Mullett fully manage the day-to-day operations of National Life's charitable arm while continuing to serve as the company's director of community relations.
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The Association of Vermont Credit Unions, a not-for-profit trade association representing Vermont's credit unions, has announced the promotion of Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Carrie Allen to president and CEO, effective Jan. 1. She succeeds long-tenured leader Joe Bergeron, who retired at the end of 2025.
University of Vermont Health has appointed Dr. Stephen Leffler as CEO, formalizing a role he has held on an interim basis since October. He will continue to serve as president at University of Vermont Medical Center.
Ned Coletta, president at Casella Waste Systems since November 2023, has been promoted to CEO as part of a months-long succession plan at the Rutland-based resource management services company. Former CEO John W. Casella, who guided the company for five decades, has transitioned to executive chairman of the board.
Burlington Telecom, a local leader in high-speed fiber broadband, has announced the promotion of Controller Mike Callahan to president and general manager. He succeeds Mike Loucy, who retired on Dec. 31.
Madeline M. Motta, assistant judge at the Superior Court of Lamoille County, has been appointed to the Vermont Commission on Women, the state’s nonpartisan commission working to advance rights and opportunities for cisgender and transgender women and girls and gender-expansive people in Vermont.
Thomas Renner, city councilor and interim mayor of Winooski, has been appointed to the Board of Directors at Cathedral Square, a local nonprofit dedicated to creating affordable housing for older adults and adults with diverse needs.
The Burlington law firm Sheehey Furlong & Behm has promoted Director of Administration Jamie Martell to chief operating officer, effective Jan. 1.
Sandy Croft has been promoted from director of credit to chief lending officer at the Vermont Economic Development Authority, the state's quasi-public economic development finance agency.
Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak has appointed Lynn Reagan to serve as the city's next director of human resources, pending confirmation of the City Council. Reagan has previously served as manager, assistant director and, since July, as interim director of the department.
Dinse attorney Anne Rosenblum has been elected as a director and shareholder of the firm.
Rochelle Eastman, a recent graduate of the University of Denver, has joined Passumpsic Bank as sustainability and community reinvestment associate. In this key role, she will support the bank's growing commitment to sustainable business practices and strategic community reinvestment initiatives across the region.