Norwich Technologies has announced the promotion of Luke Cady from vice president of business operations to the newly created role of chief operating officer and chief information officer. His expanded responsibilities recognize his significant contributions over the past several years.
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Michael Solimano, president and general manager at Killington/Pico Ski Resort, has been elected to the board of directors of Vermont Mutual Insurance Group. Solimano joined Killington/Pico in 2001 as vice president of finance and was promoted to his current position in October 2012.
Marvin Lutnesky, former associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Texas A&M University, San Antonio, has been named dean of the College of Arts & Sciences at Norwich University.
Dr. Daniel Wolfson, associate professor of emergency medicine at the University of Vermont, and Richard Rawson, research professor at UVM's Vermont Center on Behavior and Health, have received Lifetime Achievement Awards from the Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery.
Kate Stallmann, former operations supervisor at Birchwood Credit Services, has joined Passumpsic Bank as a commercial banker, serving the Greater Newport market. She succeeds Ellen Stanley, who has been promoted to senior commercial banker.
Ralph DesLauriers (pictured) and the DesLauriers family, owners and managers of Bolton Valley Resort in Bolton, have been named recipients of this year's New England Ski Museum's Spirit of Skiing Award.
Richard Berlandy, a State Police trooper assigned to the Derby Barracks, has been named one of four finalists across the United States and Canada for the International Association of Chiefs of Police / Motorola Solutions Trooper of the Year Award.
Liz Gamache, chief development officer at United Way of Northwest Vermont, has been appointed the next president and CEO at Lund, a nonprofit agency offering treatment, education, adoption and family support services to help women, children and families break cycles of poverty, abuse and addiction.
Audrey Jackson, former real estate professional at eXp Realty in Bangor, Maine, has joined Passumpsic Bank as a residential loan adviser, serving the Greater Vermont market. In her new role, Jackson will work closely with homebuyers to educate them on mortgage loan products and guide them in selecting the best financing options for their needs.
Leslie Black-Plumeau, research and community relations director at the Vermont Housing Finance Agency, has joined the board of directors of the Public Assets Institute, Vermont’s independent research organization on state budget, tax and economic issues.
Peter Vantine, professor of classical and modern languages and literatures at Saint Michael's College, will be honored by the French government for his commitment to promoting French language, culture and education in Vermont and the United States.
Amy Stoll, clinical pharmacist at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, has been named Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year for 2025 by the Vermont Pharmacists Association. Stoll was recognized for her active participation in the association, volunteering in her community and supporting providers with clinical decision-making.