The Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce recently honored technology executive Jacklyn Matts, architect Analee Patel and the VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region for their contributions to southwestern Vermont in 2024. The honorees were recognized at the second annual Heart of The Shires luncheon in Montpelier on Nov. 6.
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Lt. Gov.-elect John Rodgers has announced the appointment of Elizabeth Brown, former senior vice president and head of strategy at TIAA Bank, as his chief of staff.
Sarah Hofmann, former executive director of the New England Conference of Public Utilities Commissioners, has been appointed to the Vermont Community Broadband Board by Vermont House Speaker Jill Krowinski.
Mike Solimano, president and CEO of Killington Resort & Pico Mountain, has been named recipient of the fourth annual U.S. Sen. Patrick Leahy Trailblazer Award by the Vermont Outdoor Business Alliance.
Paul Suk-Hyun Yoon, former senior adviser for inclusive excellence at the University of Vermont, has joined Vermont State University as chief diversity officer. Yoon, who began work in October, reports directly to President David Bergh and serves on the university’s executive leadership team.
Central Vermont Economic Development Corp. announced Wilkins Harley-Davidson and restaurateur Brian Lewis as its 2024 Central Vermont Business of the Year and 2024 Innovator of the Year, respectively, at the nonprofit’s 48th annual meeting Oct. 20 in Montpelier. Both awards were presented by CVEDC Executive Director Melissa Bounty.
Easterseals Vermont and Easterseals New Hampshire recently presented Family Engagement Assistant Leanna Aldrich with the organizations' 2024 President's Meritorious Award for her exemplary dedication to upholding the agency’s mission and values.
Alec Herbert, former financial adviser at Key Investment Services, has joined Community Investment Services, a member of the wealth management division of Community Bank, as vice president and financial consultant.
Anthea Dexter-Cooper, former senior attorney at the Conservation Law Foundation, has joined RunVermont, a nonprofit organization dedicated to producing premier running events across the state, as executive director.
Attorney Caroline Earle and academician Sarah Gallant received top honors at the sixth annual Vermont Athena Leadership Awards gala Nov. 2 at Norwich University.
Stowe Mountain Resort, a Vail Resorts destination, has named Mike Giorgio as its new general manager, effective Nov. 18. Giorgio brings decades of experience in the hospitality and resort industry and a proven track record of leadership within the Vail Resorts portfolio.
Darlene Flagg, vice president and head of retirement services at National Life Group, has been honored as Woman of the Year by Women in Insurance and Financial Services, a national organization devoted to the success of women in the insurance and financial services fields.