The United Way of Rutland County (UWRC), the largest non-governmental fundraiser for local services in the community, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Ashley Bride as Executive Director. She replaces Caprice Hover who retired from her position at the beginning of the month.
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Rep Peter Welch announced that Patricia Johnson, an Emergency Room nurse from Bennington, was his virtual guest for President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress last evening.
Community College of Vermont (CCV) Director of Business Engagement Michael Keogh has been named a regional director for the National Council for Continuing Education and Training (NCCET).
Kathleen Brinegar, associate professor of Education at Northern Vermont University, has been chosen as the Vermont representative to the New England Board of Higher Education’s Open Education Resources Community of Practice.
Making a difference through criminal investigative work — not breaking glass ceilings — is what drew Maj. Ingrid Jonas to the Vermont State Police. But as she prepares to retire next week following a 23-year career as a state trooper, detective and ultimately a trailblazing commander, Jonas has managed to do both.
Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Nunn as the new Director of Operations. Jay joined Hickok & Boardman as Controller in October of 2018. “Jay has earned this promotion through his hard work and leadership capabilities,” said Scott Boardman, CEO.
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) welcomes Julie Richards as Director of Development to their charity. Julie joins RMHC with extensive fundraising and leadership experience in nonprofit work. She previously worked at Lund as Director of Philanthropy and as Community Engagement Coordinator.
Ms. Mackenzie Hunter, a teacher at Long Trail School in Dorset, Vermont, and Ms. Kathleen Forrestal, a teacher at Lyndon Town School in Lyndonville, Vermont, were nominated for the Patricia Behring Teacher of the Year award in concurrence with National History Day (NHD). The award is sponsored by Patricia Behring in recognition of the pivotal role teachers play in students' lives.
NBT Bank Vermont Regional President Dan Werme announced Katherine Rendall joined NBT as Vice President and Commercial Banking Relationship Manager. She is based at NBT’s Vermont Regional Headquarters at 150 Bank Street, Burlington, VT.
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) has announced that Marcia Davidson, Payroll Coordinator, has been chosen as Employee of the Month for April, 2021. The monthly award recognizes employees who have demonstrated sustained service excellence in their respective departments and have displayed compassion, a caring approach, and continuous hard work within their community.
Family nurse practitioner, Eileen Murphy, MSN, APRN, has returned to Gifford Health Care and is now seeing patients at the Chelsea Health Center and the Rochester Health Center. Murphy has worked as a nurse practitioner for over 20 years, providing broad-spectrum primary care for patients of all ages in rural Vermont.
At the recent Annual IAIP Region I Conference held virtually, Audrey Macie was announced the winner of the Region I – Young New Professional of the Year Award for 2021. Audrey works as the Operations Manager at Noyle W. Johnson Insurance Group in Montpelier, VT. Since joining the Vermont Association of Insurance Professionals Audrey has been very active on the local & regional levels.