Joseph Strain, former attorney at Marsicovetere & Levine Law Group in White River Junction, and Beck Simpson, former assistant general counsel at the U.S. Department of Defense, have joined the New England law firm Primmer Piper Eggleston and Cramer.
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Daniel Johnson, former founder and lead financial planner at Refocus Financial in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been named vice president and wealth consultant at The Wealth Conservatory, an investment advisory firm whose principal place of business is in Lebanon, New Hampshire.
Passumpsic Bank has announced the promotion of Christopher Bechanan to senior vice president and chief innovation officer. Bechanan joined the bank in 2011 and had served as head of innovation and information technology since July 2018.
Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America, has announced the promotions of Robbie Cohen, Rob Frei, Laura Kruse and Josh Reed and the addition of new managers Tracy Kelly and Matt McAlary.
Nate Cloutier, wealth adviser and founder of Cloutier Wealth Management, joined South Burlington High School students for their Introduction to Business class to discuss his unique career path.
Kevin Casey, a respected real estate professional with nearly a decade of experience in central Vermont, has joined the East Montpelier office of Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman.
Casella Waste Systems drivers Frank Corl (pictured), Juan Caraballo and Daniel Hale were recently honored by the National Waste & Recycling Association as part of the organization's annual Drivers and Operators of the Year program.
Campaign for Vermont, a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization dedicated to the vision of a more prosperous Vermont and growing middle class, has appointed Roger Allbee to its Advisory Council.
Vanessa Defayette, a nurse at the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital, was among 10 nurses who were scheduled to be recognized at Fenway Park May 23 during Red Sox Nurse Appreciation Night. Defayette, who works in the hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, was nominated for the honor by colleague Christine Moon.
Rowan Wilde Riggs, a neurodivergent poet and activist, has been named recipient of the 2025 Deborah Lisi-Baker Youth Leader Award by the Vermont Center for Independent Living. The award honors young Vermonters who demonstrate exceptional leadership, advocacy and commitment to justice and inclusion.
Stephen Conti, former director of finance at Gifford Health Care, has been named chief financial officer at Community Care Network. He succeeds Jim DiCosimo, who is set to retire in June after serving the agency since 2016.
Colette Schmidt, former assistant director of career services at Vermont Law and Graduate School, has been named an associate attorney at the Burlington-based law firm Paul Frank + Collins.