Walter Frame, chief operating officer and director at von Trapp Family Lodge & Resort in Stowe, has joined the board of directors of Union Bank.
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Jared Perry, former managing director and chief operating officer of partnership strategies at Bain Capital in Boston, has joined Mac Mountain in Woodstock as head of capital markets.
Gabe Porter-Henry, a two-decade veteran of the ski and outdoor industries, has joined Burke Mountain Resort as general manager. He succeeds Tom Day, who had served as interim general manager since June.
United Way of Northwest Vermont has promoted Manager of Policy and Strategic Initiatives Emma Paradis and Manager of Learning Education Lisa Grefe to co-directors of Common Good Vermont, United Way’s statewide program dedicated to uniting, strengthening and advocating for Vermont’s nonprofit sector.
Sam Burr, of Bristol; Lizah Makombore (pictured), of Burlington; and Arwen Turner, of Wallingford, have been elected to the Vermont Land Trust Board of Trustees.
Jason Kantak, former vice president at the electric lighting equipment manufacturer Aquarii in East Syracuse, New York, has joined McFarland Johnson as regional engineering manager in its civil engineering services division.
Southeast Vermont Transit has announced that General Manager Christine Howe (pictured) will become CEO of the regional public transportation company on July 1, 2026, following the retirement of current CEO Randy Schoonmaker on June 30.
CCTV Center for Media & Democracy has announced the hiring of Matthew Gilson (pictured) as operations and finance director and Aubrey Moyer and MJ Rizzo as field producers.
Sandy Bigglestone, deputy commissioner of captive insurance in the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, has announced her intention to step down on Jan. 1, 2026.
Copper Leaf Financial in Williston has announced the promotion of Jackie Thibeault to wealth adviser. In this new role, she will continue to work closely with clients to help them achieve their financial goals, while taking on additional responsibilities in financial planning and relationship management.
Lachlan Francis, associate director of marketing and communications at Landmark College, has been elected chair of the Vermont Democratic Party. At age 29, he becomes one of the youngest state party chairs in the country.
Weston Martin, former director of development at Green Lantern Solar, has joined Cleantech Industry Resources in Burlington as director of operations.