Spherion Staffing and Recruiting in South Burlington has announced that Peter (PJ) Wright, senior recruiter for the branch, was recognized as a Top New Business Developer during the company’s annual National Meeting.
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The Brattleboro Regional Chamber of Commerce has announced the hiring of Rachel Shields Ebersole as its new Executive Director. Shields Ebersole brings more than a decade of experience in community building, communications, program management, and regional economic development.
EastRise Credit Union today announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Robert Miller as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 8, 2026. He succeeds John Dwyer, who is retiring after a distinguished career of nearly four decades.
The National Foundation for Women Legislators (NFWL) is proud to announce that Vermont State Representative Monique Priestley (ORA-2, D-Bradford) has been named a 2026 Elected Women of Excellence Award recipient.
Ashley Wainer is joining Runamok full-time as President & CFO, with a planned transition into the CEO role by the close of this year, at which point Eric Sorkin will move into the Chairman role.
Community National Bank (CNB) President and CEO Christopher Caldwell has announced the promotion of Amber Roberge to Assistant Vice President and Business Analyst.
Lamoille Home Health & Hospice announces that Kathy Demars, Executive Director will retire after more than 30 years of dedicated service to the organization. Her tenure has been marked by unwavering commitment, compassionate leadership, and a deep devotion to the mission of providing high-quality, patient-centered care to the communities Lamoille Home Health & Hospice serves.
Brendan Kinney has been named Chief Executive Officer of the Vermont Journalism Trust and VTDigger. Kinney takes over from Sky Barsch, who announced earlier this year that she would be stepping down June 1 after about three years. Kinney is a native Vermonter and a graduate of St Michael's College. He has been with Vermont Public (VPR) for the last 16 years.
The Davis & Hodgdon Advisory Group has announced the inclusion of three partners in Forbes 2026 Best in State CPAs list. Managing Partner Bret L. Hodgdon (above), CPA, CGMA, CFP, CFE, Partner Matthew S. Cleare, CPA, CGMA, and Audit Partner Ryan Black-Deegan, CPA were among a select group of Accountants identified as the best in Vermont.
University of Vermont Health – Porter Medical Center has named Taylor Morley to its Board of Trustees. Morley brings extensive experience in health care leadership, system transformation and community-based behavioral health to the hospital’s 13-member, volunteer board.
National Life Group recently announced the appointment of Matt Frazee as Chief Financial Officer of the organization. Frazee joined National Life Group in 2011 as Vice President and Controller. He moved into the Operations organization in 2016 and was promoted to Senior Vice President in 2017.
Greenvest, a full-service investment management firm specializing in socially responsible investing (SRI), is pleased to announce the addition of Harrison Wustefeld to our staff as a full-service Registered Investment Adviser Representative.