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The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has announced two staff promotions in its agricultural lending program, the Vermont Agricultural Credit Corporation (VACC).

Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund executive director, Ellen Kahler, announces three new appointments to the Board of Directors to help the organization nurture the sustainable development of Vermont’s economy.

Mascoma Savings Bank has announced that Clay Adams will succeed current President and CEO Stephen F. Christy upon Christy’s previously announced year-end retirement following nearly 27 years in the leadership role.

NFP, a national provider of customized human resources solutions, has announced that it has expanded its services in Vermont with a new team of experienced HR professionals.

Rebecca Fetterman has joined Copper Leaf Financial (CLF) as a Client Services Associate. Rebecca is a graduate of Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts. She has over 10 years of customer service experience, eight within the finance industry.

United Counseling Service (UCS) has announced the appointment of Heidi French as Director of Community Relations & Development. In addition to overseeing fundraising and development, Heidi will be responsible for increasing community awareness about UCS and the impact the organization has on the residents and businesses in the area.

Daniel P. Jantzen, Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief Operating Officer for Dartmouth-Hitchcock (D-H), has been named Chief Financial Officer for the health system, D-H CEO and President Dr. James N. Weinstein announced today.

College of St. Joseph has announced the promotions of Judy Frazier to Vice President for Human Resources and James Lambert to Associate Vice President for Marketing and External Affairs.

The Vermont National Guard announced that CPT Austin F. Barber, Vermont Army National Guard received the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award.

Ledyard National Bank has announced that William E. Kidder Jr., has been promoted to Senior Vice President, Senior Lending Officer. This promotion marks Bill’s inclusion onto the Bank’s eight person Senior Management Team as well as taking on the additional responsibilities of overseeing the credit and administrative divisions of the lending department.

United Counseling Service (UCS) is pleased to announce the appointment of Dawn Danner to Director of Developmental Services. Developmental Services provides Community and social support, employment services and residential services for individuals with developmental disabilities.

The Chittenden County Opioid Alliance (CCOA) announced that it has hired Cathy Aikman as project director. CCOA is a new collaborative partnership with local non-profit agencies, state and local government, UVM Medical Center, business leaders and community members in Chittenden County dedicated to reducing the opioid crisis and the burden it brings to our community.