SunCommon, Vermont’s largest solar company, has expanded by hiring new staff, including an executive leadership team. Tom Berry joins SunCommon as the new VP of Marketing and Sales and Jim Merriam as VP of Operations.
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Christine Lund, M Ed, was hired by SchoolHack Solutions of Bristol, VT as sales representative for the company’s LiFT personalized learning software platform. “Chris started her career as a teacher and guidance counselor” says David Lipkin, CEO of SchoolHack Solutions.
Associate Professor of Art Emeritus Greg Winterhalter recently donated one of his large-scale paintings, titled “Hoosick Falls Armory” (1978) to Southern Vermont College (SVC). Winterhalter retired in 2016 after teaching humanities classes for 37 years at the College. His painting is on display on the second floor of the Everett Mansion.
New England Federal Credit Union (NEFCU) announced today that Jennifer Dill is joining NEFCU staff as Deposit Services and Plastic Card Operations Manager. Jennifer brings over 18 years of local banking operations management and supervisory experience to NEFCU.
Brattleboro Memorial Hospital President and CEO Steven R Gordon has announced changes within the leadership of the hospital’s Information Services Department, including the promotion of Steven P Cummings from Chief Implementation Officer to Vice President for Information and Support Services and Jonathan Farina from Director of Information Services to Chief Compliance and Security Officer.
McCormick, Fitzpatrick, Kasper & Burchard, PC is pleased to announce that five of its lawyers were listed in Best Lawyers this year recognizing their outstanding achievements in their fields of practice.
The Vermont Community Foundation has named James “Jake” G Wheeler, Jr chair of its board of directors. Wheeler was elected to the board in 2009 and has served as vice chair for the last two years. The Vermont Community Foundation Board of Directors is elected by the Foundation’s 150 members.
Safeco Insurance has selected Barbara Donnelly, personal lines manager at Winooski Insurance in Colchester for an Award of Excellence. Fewer than 5% of insurance agents across the country who sell Safeco Insurance personal lines policies receive this prestigious honor.
Michael Frisbie joined the Kids' RehabGYM as Executive Director. He worked in the Vermont ski industry for 25+ managing Ski/Ride Schools. 7-years at the RehabGYM followed by brief stints with Special Olympics Vermont as Director of Programs and Champlain Community Services as Service Coordinator.
H Kenneth Merritt, Jr, Managing Director of Merritt & Merritt, has been selected to the 2016 New England Super Lawyers list. For over 27 years, Merritt & Merritt has collaborated with growth companies, as well as the angel, venture capital and private equity investors that support them, to build and guide their businesses.
Judy Tartaglia, The UVM Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center’s President and CEO, announced that she will retire on March 31, 2017. Tartaglia became CEO of Central Vermont Medical Center in 2007. Prior to joining CVMC, she was the President and CEO of Miles Health Care in Maine.
American Resort Management, LLC of Erie, PA announce the selection of the general manager for the new Hampton by Hilton St Albans, scheduled to open in Spring 2017. St Albans native and hospitality management veteran Maureen Brown will serve as the general manager for the hotel under development in the heart of downtown St Albans.