People in the news

“Anne is always positive and focused on getting even less glamorous jobs done,” said an official of the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program in nominating Anne Judson, Saint Michael's College director of graduate education, for the United Way’s Hometown Hero Volunteer of the Month.

AllEarth Renewables (formerly Earth Turbines) of Williston, VT announces the following new hires.

Pascale Stephani BSN, RN, CNM, WHNP, FNP recently joined Central Vermont Primary Care. In addition to her Family Nurse Practitioner training she is also certified in women’s health and has more than 10 years of nursing experience.

The American Cancer Society recognized the valuable contributions made by longtime Society friend and contributor Bee Tabakin and Peg Allen, 20-year Look Good … Feel Better volunteer, at a party on Friday, January 22 celebrating the 2nd birthday of the Burlington Hope Lodge, Lois McClure – Bee Tabakin Building.

People’s United Bank Retirement Services is proud to announce, Wayne Braun, has earned the Enrolled Retirement Plan Agent Designation.

Peter Jones recently joined Chittenden Bank’s Commercial Lending Team as Vice-President, Commercial Loan Officer. Peter is responsible for retaining and servicing a portfolio of clients and helping to source new opportunities through effective prospecting activities.

Stowe, VT, January 18, 2010 – The American Bus Association congratulated Doug Kellogg today for successfully completing the course requirements to earn his Certified Travel Industry Specialist (CTIS) designation. All graduates were honored at a special ceremony recently during the 2010 American Bus Marketplace in National Harbor, MD.

Certified Professional Organizer® and Productivity Trainer Porter Knight (www.OrganizedbyKnight.com) was recently inducted into the national Network for Productivity Excellence (NPEX www.NPEX.org).

Elizabeth Hawkins Miller was recently appointed to the Governing Board of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. She will serve on the development and long range planning committees of the board.

Bill Young, executive director of Maple Leaf Farm has announced the addition of John Thaxton to the staff. As Admissions Clerk, John is responsible for assisting over 800 people annually with admission to the program. John is currently working toward substance abuse counseling certification.

Robert Stearns, Head Professional of the Manchester Country Club in Manchester, Vermont, has been named to the additional post of General Manager, it was announced today by Rudy Weaver, President of the Club.

Vermont Business Roundtable chair, Bill Stritzler, Managing Director of Smugglers’ Notch Resort, has announced the election of three Vermont CEOs to three-year terms on the Board of Directors. The new directors assumed their roles during the Roundtable’s Annual Membership meeting on January 14, 2010.