SunCommon, a solar energy company serving Vermont and the Hudson Valley in New York, has promoted Mike McCarthy from director of sales to president of the organization.
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Beth Torpey, water quality planner at the Northeastern Vermont Development Association, has been honored by the Seymour Lake Association for her professional guidance and dedication to preserving the lake's native species.
Hannah Burnett, former director of fundraising and engagement at Let's Grow Kids, has joined United Way of Northwest Vermont as chief development officer. In this new role, Burnett will lead the agency's fundraising and business development activities.
David Epstein, principal and education studio leader at TruexCullins, has been appointed to the State Aid for School Construction Advisory Board by the Vermont Legislature’s Committee on Committees.
Community National Bank has announced the promotion of Amanda Cote to supervisor of the institution's Troy office. She brings more than 15 years of general management experience to her new position.
Gerald Coleman, director of custodial services at the University of Vermont, has been elected to a three-year term on the board of directors at the Greater Burlington YMCA. He will attend his first board meeting Sept. 26.
Michael Mucher, former president of personal lines at Electric Insurance, has been appointed as senior vice president of underwriting and distribution at N&D, part of the N&D | Union Mutual Insurance Group.
National Life Group has announced the promotions of Kristin Cook, Crystal Trepanier and Johanna Petty-Dunlap (pictured) to senior leadership roles in operations, reinforcing its continued growth among the top 10 life insurers in the U.S.
Tuesday Perkins, former lender relations specialist at the U.S. Small Business Administration district office in Concord, New Hampshire, has joined Ledyard Bank as a commercial relationship manager. In this role, Perkins is responsible for strengthening and growing commercial client relationships in Concord and surrounding areas.
Lyndsy McIntyre, former chief nursing officer and vice president of operations at Valley Regional Hospital in Claremont, New Hampshire, has joined the Brattleboro Retreat psychiatric hospital as vice president of clinical quality and patient safety.
Brian Pine, former director of community and economic development for the city of Burlington, has joined White + Burke Real Estate Advisors as senior project manager. In this role, Pine provides services to clients focused on developing clear strategies that yield optimal results in the most cost-effective manner.
Food Connects, an entrepreneurial nonprofit that delivers local food as well as educational and consulting services aimed at transforming the local food system, has announced that Lee Halpern has been named as the organization’s next executive director.