Norwich Solar Technologies is pleased to announce that solar industry veteran Jim Merriam has joined the company as Chief Executive Officer where he will continue his mission of making it easy for businesses, schools, and municipalities to go solar, save money, and do good for the community. Jim comes to Norwich Solar Technologies from SunCommon where he was Vice President of Operations.
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Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty is pleased to announce, Mike Trombley has joined the firm as a REALTOR. As the owner of Advance Music Center in Burlington, Mike has been an integral part of the region's music and arts industry for decades. For the last 25 years, he has had a hand in all aspects of the business - committed to making Advance Music Vermont's premier music store.
Attorney Peter B Kunin has been elected managing partner and chief executive officer of the northern New England law firm Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. He replaces Paul H Ode, Jr, who served as managing partner for the past nine years. “DRM partners have made an excellent choice in electing Peter Kunin to lead the firm,” Ode said.
Niki Hayes of Williston, VT recently was awarded the designation of Certified Professional Insurance Agent (CPIA), a professional designation conferred by the American Insurance Marketing and Sales Society (the AIMS Society). The AIMS Society is the only insurance organization dedicated solely to recognizing training and service quality among property and casualty insurance personnel.
The Emergency Department at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) is pleased to welcome Nurse Practitioner Martha Roberts. With this appointment, Roberts also joins the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Medical Group. Roberts earned a dual master’s degree in Nursing and as an Acute and Primary Pediatric Nurse Practitioner from Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.
Catering By Dale, an 18 year old local successful catering company has been acquired by Susan Thompson of Vermont Made Weddings to offer full-service, one-stop event planning services. CBD Events LLC continues to offer upscale catering including planning, consulting, floral design, bar service and a new food truck.
Executive Director Sarah Carpenter announced that Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) has hired Sarah Woodward of Barre for the position of Development Underwriter. Woodward comes to VHFA from Aeon in Minneapolis, Minnesota where she worked as a site manager and compliance technician for affordable housing developments.
The Board of Directors of the Vermont Ski and Snowboard Museum in Stowe, VT is excited to announce that Deb Taylor has been selected as their new Executive Director. Deb worked for 11 years as Director at Camp Sewataro in Sudbury, MA and brings extensive experience in leadership, administration, communications, events, and development to VTSSM as it moves into a new era.
Circus Smirkus today announced that Jennifer Carlo, PhD, has been named the new Executive Director of the circus arts education organization.
The Board of Trustees of Grace Cottage Hospital has appointed Douglas S DiVello to the position of chief executive officer, effective February 12, 2018. DiVello is replacing Roger Allbee, who announced his plans to retire last July. DiVello was the CEO at Alice Hyde Medical Center in Malone, NY from 2012-2017.
Geri Reilly Real Estate welcomes Mike Simoneau Jr to our team as a new Realtor. Mike is a native Vermonter and is no stranger to the Real Estate world. He grew up with parents who are Realtors and who own Geri Reilly Real Estate. Mike is a recent graduate of the University of Vermont, holding a business degree in Marketing & Entrepreneurship.
Community Care Network (Rutland Mental Health Services, Inc and Rutland Community Care Network, Inc) is pleased to announce that Michelle Michalkovic, MSW has joined the Behavioral Health division as Director of Residential and Emergency Services. In her new role, Ms Michalkovic will oversee two residential programs and the Emergency Services team of clinicians and case managers.