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National Life Group, a leader in life insurance and term insurance solutions, has appointed Yohannes Worku as the Southeast regional vice president for affiliated distribution.

Theresa Vezina, former executive director at Vermont CARES, has been appointed as special assistant on overdose prevention center implementation for the city of Burlington.

United Counseling Service of Bennington County has announced the promotion of Amie Niles from mental health first aid trainer to director of operations. She succeeds Amy Fell, who has been promoted to chief operating officer.

Myti, the e-commerce platform connecting consumers with local, emerging brands, has announced several key leadership appointments to drive its next phase of growth. The Burlington-based company's leadership expansion includes the following internal promotions:

DuBois & King has announced the promotion of Executive Vice President Alan S. Gould to CEO of the employee-owned consulting engineering firm. In his new role, Gould will lead the company's strategic growth and oversee D&K’s executive team.

Adam Locklin, a champion of Vermont's technology sector for two decades, has been appointed as the new executive director of the Vermont Technology Alliance. He will take the reins from Jeff Couture, who is stepping down in January.

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services, southeastern Vermont’s nonprofit community mental-health agency, has announced the promotion of Medical Director Dr. Paul Boutin to chief medical officer.

Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak has announced the appointment of Charles Dillard as the permanent director of the city's Office of City Planning. Dillard has been serving as principal planner and interim director of the department.

The Rev. Timothy Eberhardt, spiritual care coordinator at Gifford Health Care, received the 2024 Arny Spahn Community Service Award from Clara Martin Center during the nonprofit’s recent annual meeting.

Nurse practitioner Aleena Herrick has joined Gifford Health Care, serving on the primary care team at Gifford Health Center in Berlin.

David Richards, co-founder of Vermont Construction Co., has joined the board of directors at Green Mountain Habitat for Humanity.

Vail Resorts has appointed Lea Gabrielle Potts as vice president and general manager at Mount Snow, which recently opened for its 70th season. Her hire is effective Dec. 19.