The Executive Director of United Way of Chittenden County recently announced the appointment of Susan Pelkey Smith of Shelburne to the position of Director of Finance and Operations for the organization.
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State Senator Phil Scott today announced his appointment of noted former KPMG Executive, CPA, Glen Wright, as his Finance Chair for Scott's campaign for Vermont Lieutenant Governor.
Sean will oversee the planning, organization and management of all programs and activities at the Graduate School as it continues to fulfill its vision to offer responsive, innovative professional studies of the highest standard in the areas of management, technology, and teaching.
Saint Michael’s students and faculty continued the college’s historic commitment to theater by participating again in the week-long American College Theater Festival, and they came away with awards in three categories.
Rory Fitzgerald of Barre, Vt., and Jayden Choquette of Milton, Vt., reached semi-finalist status as candidates for Irene Ryan Acting Scholarships. They partnered for the competition with Brendan O’Leary and Nathaniel Beliveau, along with 274 pairs of competing actors. Rory and Jayden and their acting partners were amongst the only 36 pairs that made it to the semifinalist round.
The Burlington law firm of Paul Frank + Collins P.C. announced that shareholderJohn T. Sartore has been recognized nationally as one of America’s top business litigation attorneys in the 2010 Super Lawyers Corporate Counsel Edition. This Edition features the top five percent of attorneys nationwide based on peer nominations and independent research of the candidate.
At the Champlain Housing Trust’s 25th Annual Meeting, three volunteers were recognized for their work on behalf of the organization’s efforts to provide secure and affordable housing, and members of the Trust elected six to serve on the Board of Directors.
William D. Whitsell, FLMI, ACS, has recently been appointed Vice President, New Business Acquisition for National Life Group. In this role, Whitsell will be responsible for the New Business, Underwriting, and Agent Contracting functions in the Protection Division and will join the Protection Division's leadership team.
Hanover, NH: Ledyard National Bank is proud to announce that Kathy Underwood, President and CEO, was named one of New Hampshire’s Outstanding Women in Business for 2010. The annual award, given by New Hampshire Business Review, celebrates the success and achievements of women in our state’s business community, and is open to women from all walks of life and professions.
Badger and Associates, Inc., a locally owned and operated full service architecture firm, is pleased to announce that firm associate Gregory B. Boshart has successfully passed all parts of the architectural licensing exam and has been duly licensed to practice architecture by the State of Vermont.
Lang McLaughry Spera Real Estate is pleased to announce the addition of Amy Fletcher to its team of sales professionals in the firm’s St. Albans office.
Amy became licensed in 2009, and was previously the office manager of a local real estate office. She specializes in residential real estate and is excited to help serve the needs of homebuyers in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties.
Union Street Media Inc., is pleased to announce the hiring of two employees. Minna Brown, is a Account Manager. She was previously employed as an Outreach Director at Focus the Nation a non-profit organization. Elissa Giroux is the Director of Internet Marketing. She has 12 years of Internet Marketing experience and was previously employed with Dealer.com as Search Operations Manager.