Mike Smith, Secretary of the Vermont Agency of Human Services, announced that Emily J. Hawes has been appointed by Governor Phil Scott to be Commissioner of the Department of Mental Health beginning July 4th. Ms. Hawes will assume the responsibility for day-to-day operations and management of DMH in place of Commissioner Sarah Squirrell who is moving out of state with her family. Ms.
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The ACLU of Vermont is announcing six new staff positions in its legal, advocacy, and communications programs, including four new hires as well as the promotion of the organization’s two Senior Staff Attorneys, Lia Ernst and Jay Diaz, to the roles of Legal Director and General Counsel, respectively.
Healthy Living Market and Café is pleased to announce and welcome John Akots to its team as director of marketing. Akots will lead communications and marketing efforts for each of Healthy Living’s three locations, and will be based out of Saratoga Springs, NY.
Terra Vera, a revolutionary agricultural technology company offering pesticide-free, environmentally mindful crop management solutions for the cannabis industry and beyond, is proud to announce Christopher Walsh as the company’s new Director of Sales & Business Development.
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center’s (MAHHC) celebration of its nursing staff during National Nurses Month in May includes DAISY Awards® and P.E.T.A.L.S. Awards® to deserving nurses, starting this year. Created by the DAISY Foundation™ in 1999, DAISY Awards honor Registered Nurses, while P.E.T.A.L.S.
Erin Small has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as Branch Relationship Manager for the Bank’s location in Rutland, Vermont. In this role, she leads a team of banking professionals to provide solutions and guidance to help individuals, families, and businesses in the community meet their financial goals.
The Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies (VCET) is pleased to announce the promotion of Nicole Mattos-Parodi as its new Marketing Associate. Nicole is joining the team to oversee the production of visual and written content for social platforms, communications and marketing channels, and executing strategic projects.
Heather Torrey, Assistant Director of Burlington School District’s Burlington School Food Project (BSFP), has been voted Director of the Year by the School Nutrition Association of Vermont (SNA-VT), for her “trail-blazing approach to a year fraught with challenges for Vermont school nutrition programs.”
iSun, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISUN) (“ISUN” or the “Company”) a leading solar energy and clean mobility infrastructure company with 50 years of construction experience in solar, electrical and data services, announced that Daniel Dus, a renewable energy business expert, has resigned from the Company’s Board and been appointed President of its utility division, effective June 2, 2021.
Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice (CVHHH) is pleased to introduce Amy Lee and her five-year-old daughter Kat to the community as Honorary Chairs of its Spring Appeal. Kat has been a client of CVHHH’s Maternal-Child Health team since she was a newborn.
David Silverman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank, is pleased to welcome Christopher R. Venner to the position of Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer, at the bank’s Williston office.
iSun, Inc. (Nasdaq: ISUN) (“ISUN” or the “Company”), a leading solar energy and clean mobility infrastructure company with 50 years of construction experience in solar, electrical and data services, announced that Andy Matthy, Managing Partner at Cipactil, will replace Daniel Dus on the company’s Independent Board of Directors effective June 2nd.