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Alex Fizz, former consultant at the Delaware Alliance for Nonprofit Advancement, has been name CEO at Associates for Training and Development, a national nonprofit that administers training programs that help mature and underserved individuals obtain or retain employment.

Passumpsic Bank has announced the appointment of Stan Glinka as vice president, growth and experience officer, and the promotion of Angela Roy to vice president and PFA investment strategist.

Life plan community Wake Robin has hired Kim Anderson as director of marketing. Anderson spent nearly 15 years with the Community Health Centers, where she was director of development and communications. Her focus on building meaningful relationships, strategic communication and enriching communities will continue in this new role.

Joseph Strain, former attorney at Marsicovetere & Levine Law Group in White River Junction, and Beck Simpson, former assistant general counsel at the U.S. Department of Defense, have joined the New England law firm Primmer Piper Eggleston and Cramer.

Daniel Johnson, former founder and lead financial planner at Refocus Financial in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, has been named vice president and wealth consultant at The Wealth Conservatory, an investment advisory firm whose principal place of business is in Lebanon, New Hampshire.

Passumpsic Bank has announced the promotion of Christopher Bechanan to senior vice president and chief innovation officer. Bechanan joined the bank in 2011 and had served as head of innovation and information technology since July 2018.

Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in Eastern North America, has announced the promotions of Robbie Cohen, Rob Frei, Laura Kruse and Josh Reed and the addition of new managers Tracy Kelly and Matt McAlary.

Nate Cloutier, wealth adviser and founder of Cloutier Wealth Management, joined South Burlington High School students for their Introduction to Business class to discuss his unique career path.

Kevin Casey, a respected real estate professional with nearly a decade of experience in central Vermont, has joined the East Montpelier office of Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman.

Casella Waste Systems drivers Frank Corl (pictured), Juan Caraballo and Daniel Hale were recently honored by the National Waste & Recycling Association as part of the organization's annual Drivers and Operators of the Year program.

Campaign for Vermont, a nonprofit, nonpartisan advocacy organization dedicated to the vision of a more prosperous Vermont and growing middle class, has appointed Roger Allbee to its Advisory Council.

Vanessa Defayette, a nurse at the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital, was among 10 nurses who were scheduled to be recognized at Fenway Park May 23 during Red Sox Nurse Appreciation Night. Defayette, who works in the hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, was nominated for the honor by colleague Christine Moon.