Physical Therapist Margaret van den Bergh has joined the staff of the Grace Cottage Rehabilitation Department. A practicing physical therapist for over 40 years, van den Bergh brings a wealth of professional experience to the department.
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The Johnson State College faculty has six new members in three departments who started this fall. Three faculty members are in the Behavioral Sciences Department:
Paul Frank + Collins PC is pleased to announce that the firm has been recognized in the 2018 edition of Benchmark Litigation as being one of the seven most highly recommended law firms in the state of Vermont for litigation work. In addition, two directors of the firm received individual recognition as being “local litigation stars”:
Howard Center leadership and board members recently honored 46 long-time staff members at an annual celebration at the Burlington Country Club. The anniversary event celebrated employees for ten-plus years of contributions to Howard Center.
Watershed Consulting Associates (watershedca.com) welcomes Becky Tharp to their technical stormwater team. Becky will work to further develop the firm’s strength in watershed‐focused stormwater management and design with an emphasis on project development and research‐driven water quality outcomes.
The Brattleboro Retreat is pleased to announce the appointment of Meghan Baston, MSN, RN, as the hospital’s new Chief Nursing Officer. She began her duties on Monday, September 25th. Baston comes to the Retreat from Elliot Hospital in Manchester, NH, where she had served as the Director of Behavioral Health Services and earlier as a clinical nurse manager.
The Permanent Fund for Vermont’s Children is pleased to announce the finalists for the third annual Early Educator of the Year Award, which recognizes and celebrates early educators who have gone above and beyond to positively impact the lives of children, and have been a valuable resource for families.
The Brattleboro Retreat is pleased to announce the election of Justin Johnson to the hospital's Board of Trustees.
Jean Giard, President and CEO of Vermont Federal Credit Union (VFCU), is pleased to announce that Doug Fisher has joined the Credit Union as the new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Doug joins us from the Town of Essex where he was the Director of Administrative Services.
Bill Shouldice, President & CEO of Vermont Teddy Bear is pleased to announce that Katie Langrock has been named Vice President, Operations. Katie previously served in the role of Chief Operating Officer from 1997 to 2013. Katie will prepare/manage our peak planning process and adapt our operational & logistics needs as we grow our business.
Chuck recently became a partner in the Heroes Home Advantage program and joined several other local service providers who are offering discounts and rebates to Hero home buyers and sellers. Chuck commented "I have spent most of my career working in the nonprofit sector – and I have always been amazed at the level of dedication that people provide.
Michael S Pieciak, commissioner of the Vermont Department of Financial Regulation, was named president-elect of the North American Securities Administrators Association (NASAA) last week at the NASAA annual conference in Seattle. Pieciak will serve as president-elect for one year and begin his term as president in September 2018.