Attorney Janice Ward, former first vice president and trust officer at Greenfield Savings Bank in Massachusetts, has been appointed senior vice president and head of fiduciary services at Berkshire Bank, a division of Beacon Bank & Trust.
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Adam Bunting and Chris Yager, both of Williston, and Erin Regan (pictured), of Hinesburg, have accepted appointments to the Lund Board of Trustees. The agency provides adoption, clinical treatment and parent-child center services to families across the state.
The University of Vermont has named Dr. Richard L. Page, dean of the school's Larner College of Medicine, as its inaugural chief medical affairs officer. Officials said this new role will help the university strengthen its strategic and material responsiveness to its land-grant mission and the well-being of the state.
Vermont author Ethan Tapper’s bestselling book "How to Love a Forest: The Bittersweet Work of Tending a Changing World" has been named winner of the New England Book Award in nonfiction by the Northeast Independent Booksellers Association.
Brian Sullivan, an experienced leader in health care information technology for nearly three decades, has joined Howard Center in Burlington as director of information technology. He succeeds Bob Stetzel, who recently moved into the role of chief administrative officer.
National Life Group has named Ryland “Ry” Hudnall as its new general agent for South Carolina, strengthening its commitment to delivering trusted financial services across the region.
Jeff Teplitz, former regional retail lending specialist at Community Bank, has joined Union Bank's residential lending team as senior mortgage officer. He will be working from the bank’s Stowe location at 47 Park St.
SunCommon, a solar energy company serving Vermont and the Hudson Valley in New York, has promoted Mike McCarthy from director of sales to president of the organization.
Beth Torpey, water quality planner at the Northeastern Vermont Development Association, has been honored by the Seymour Lake Association for her professional guidance and dedication to preserving the lake's native species.
Hannah Burnett, former director of fundraising and engagement at Let's Grow Kids, has joined United Way of Northwest Vermont as chief development officer. In this new role, Burnett will lead the agency's fundraising and business development activities.
David Epstein, principal and education studio leader at TruexCullins, has been appointed to the State Aid for School Construction Advisory Board by the Vermont Legislature’s Committee on Committees.
Community National Bank has announced the promotion of Amanda Cote to supervisor of the institution's Troy office. She brings more than 15 years of general management experience to her new position.