Community National Bank (CNB) President and CEO Christopher Caldwell has promoted Lea Wright to Retail Loan Officer at the Derby-based bank. Lea started her career at Community National Bank as a Teller in 2019. She accepted a position in Loan Processing in 2020 and then promoted to Retail Loan Supervisor in September of 2023.
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The newly renamed Wellbeing Economy Alliance of Vermont (WEAV) has hired Drusilla “Dru” Roessle as program manager for the initiative. As program manager for WEAV, Roessle will support member organizations and diverse partners to align efforts that transform Vermont’s economy to one that centers the wellbeing of people and the planet.
The Vermont Afghan Alliance (VAA) has announced the appointment of Ellen Yount of Starksboro as its new Executive Director, effective March 4. Yount brings more than twenty years of experience leading mission-driven organizations and working alongside refugee and vulnerable communities.
The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce has appointed four new members to its Board of Directors, effective February 1, 2026.
ReArch Construction in South Burlington has added two new team members and promoted two outstanding leaders, supporting the company’s continued growth and commitment to delivering exceptional results. ReArch welcomes Steve DeVries as Project Manager and Shawn Williams as Estimating Coordinator.
Tawnya Kristen, a veteran nonprofit leader with a long history of community involvement and collaboration in Central Vermont, has joined the Board of Trustees at University of Vermont Health – Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin.
Community National Bank (CNB) President and CEO Christopher Caldwell has named Sarah Fleischer to her new position as Treasury and Municipal Specialist. Sarah started her career at Derby-based bank as a teller in December of 2022 until she accepted the position of Treasury and Municipal Specialist in January 2026.
Friends of Vermont Public Education (FVPE), a nonprofit advocating for fairness, transparency, and strong public schools across the state, announced today the appointment of Jessica DeCarolis to its Board of Directors. DeCarolis is a former classroom teacher and state education leader whose work has focused on equity, personalized learning, and systems-level reform.
Neagley & Chase Construction in South Burlington, one of northern New England's leading commercial construction firms, has named Jenna Symon as Office Manager. Symon oversees office operations, HR administration, IT coordination, and accounting support, while also assisting in marketing and fleet logistics.
Following a national search, Dain LaRoche has been appointed to lead UVM’s College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Currently the Associate Dean for Research in the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS) and Professor of Exercise Science at the University of New Hampshire, Durham, Dr.
Passumpsic Bank in St. Johnsbury has promoted Jaime Gaboriault to Customer Support and Operations Manager. Jaime brings more than 26 years of experience with the Bank to her new role and most recently served as a Senior Customer Support Specialist.
Passumpsic Financial Advisors (PFA), the Trust & Investment division of Passumpsic Savings Bank in St Johnsbury, has appointed Timothy (Teo) Ufford-Chase as Junior Financial Consultant. This strategic addition reinforces PFA’s commitment to delivering exceptional client-focused financial guidance and expanding its trusted advisory team.