Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) is pleased to welcome Katherine M. Kelleher, MSN, RN, FNP-C, Samuel Smith, Jr, PA; and Amy Wheaton, PA, to the SVMC Orthopedics team and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Physicians. Kelleher received her Master of Science in Nursing from Boston College in Massachusetts and a bachelor’s from McGill University in Montreal.
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Vermont Businesses for Social Responsibility (VBSR) will recognize Vermont State Treasurer Beth Pearce at a legislative breakfast next week for her work to establish a public retirement system, clean up Vermont’s waterways, and to address the impacts of climate change through state investments.
Two Southern Vermont College (SVC) Business and Sustainable Ventures students, Ally McNamee and Nikolas Joseph, received an invitation as finalists to the St Louis University’s (SLU) sixth annual “Real Elevator Pitch” competition.
Greensea, creator of OPENSEA, the universal marine industry operating platform, today announced that Chief Marketing Officer and Vice President of Sales, Marybeth Gilliam has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, a new position at Greensea. Gilliam joined Greensea in 2015 and has lead the company through an explosive period of sales growth.
Kathleen Thompson has joined Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs as an Administrative Assistant. Kathleen graduated from Castleton University with a Master’s degree in Accounting and Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration.
Longtime Municipal Manager, Frank Heald has announced his plans to step down from his position after more than 15 years piloting the Town & Village of Ludlow. Heald’s plans were announced after the Select Board, Village Trustees and Water Commission meeting in November. “Leaving this position was a difficult decision,” Heald said.
James Brown, President and CEO of The Bank of Bennington, has been appointed to the Mutual Savings Association Advisory Committee, a national group that advises the Department of the Treasury on best practices for mutual savings banks.
The Council of Development Finance Agencies (CDFA) is proud to announce the recipient of the 2017 CDFA Lifetime Achievement Award. This year’s recipient is Jo Bradley, Chief Executive Officer at the Vermont Economic Development Authority. She was presented the award during a special ceremony at the 2017 National Development Finance Summit in Atlanta, GA, on November 16.
Darn Tough Vermont, the fastest growing American manufacturer of premium performance outdoor and lifestyle socks, is pleased to welcome Decker and Associates to the team as the agency of record in the Southeast territory.
NMC and the Northwestern Orthopaedic and Rehabilitation Center are pleased to welcome veteran physical therapist Susan Dodge to the team. Dodge is a native Vermonter who earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Vermont and her Master’s Degree in health care administration from Marlboro College.
NFP, a leading insurance broker and consultant that provides employee benefits, property & casualty (P&C), retirement and individual private client solutions, has announced that Charlie Desmarais, has joined its team in Barre as a Sales Manager for Personal Insurance.
Home Care Assistance of Greater Burlington [www.homecareassistanceburlingtonvt.com ], the premier provider of in-home care for seniors, is honored to be recognized as a 2017 Best of Home Care Employer of Choice.