Elise Mellinger has joined Vermont Public Television, the statewide public television network, as grant and foundation support director. She will develop and administer grants from local and national sources for local programs, Web-based activities and community outreach. VPT receives most of its support for programs and services from the local community.
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Larry Sudbay, President and Chief Executive Officer of SymQuest® Group, announced the award of VMware Technical Sales Professional (VTSP) certification to Jason Hoyt, Sentinel Solutions Engineer.
Larry Sudbay, President and Chief Executive Officer of SymQuest® Group, announced that Jon Pratt, Field Support Engineer, has recently achieved designation as a VMware Certified Professional (VCP). Pratt now holds all three primary VMware certifications for both Sales and Technical tracks.
Rene Paquette was recently voted 2010 Employee of the Year at Otter Creek Awnings, Sunrooms & Custom Closets of Williston, Vermont. Rene Paquette, a resident of the town of Addison, joined Otter Creek in the early days of the company in 1981 as a fabricator/installer.
The Lamoille Valley Chamber of Commerce named Garret Hirchak of Manufacturing Solutions Inc "Community Business Leader of the Year" - an honor recognizing business persons who are active in their communities, demonstrate dedication to employees and co workers and are leaders in their fields.
Brendan Kinney has been named Vice President for Development and Marketing for Vermont Public Radio. Kinney will oversee all of VPR's fundraising efforts, including major and planned giving, membership, underwriting, foundation grants, and capital campaigns. He'll also be responsible for crafting a strategy to reach new listeners. Kinney joined VPR last month.
The U.S. Senate has confirmed former Vermont Assistant Attorney General Julie Brill for a vacancy on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
Outright Vermont is exited to announce Melissa Murray as the organization's new Executive Director.Murray will start on March 15th, succeeding Christopher Neff, who stepped down in December. Founded in 1989, Outright Vermont is the state's LGBTQ queer youth center and statewide advocacy organization.
Jeremy Brown, former member services manager for the Opportunities Credit Union of Burlington, joined the Saint Michael's College admission office staff on Feb. 8, as assistant director of admission. Brown will work in all areas of student recruitment with particular focus on communications.
Jason Quenneville and Ryan Denecker have come on as the newest members of the H-Team– both surprisingly young, for their extensive experience in the world of local car dealerships.
McFarland Johnson announces that Peter C. Bero, an Assistant Engineer in the Facilities Group, recently became licensed as a Professional Engineer in the State of Vermont with a specialty in Structural Engineering.
Ben Kohler of Burlington has been hired as the office manager for the Continuing Professional Studies (CPS) Administration at Champlain College. He is a 2007 graduate of Champlain with a bachelor’s degree in Business. Kohler replaces Sarah Olson, who has recently transitioned to a new role as Senior Academic and Student Services Advisor for Champlain College CPS.