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With the arrival of two new radiologists Gifford Medical Center has created its first employee-staffed Radiology Department. Gifford previously contracted radiology services through outside private practices.

Karen Rich-Smith, RN, has been selected as employee of the month at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center for the month of June 2015. Each month, MAHHC recognizes employees who have demonstrated a commitment to sustained service excellence in their respective departments and have maintained a spirit of compassion, collaboration and continuous hard work within the MAHHC community.

Executive Director Sarah Carpenter announced Joseph Brouard, Richmond, VT has joined VHFA as SQL server report writer and analyst.

Joe has previously worked at IBM for 14 years and most recently at Norwich University for 8.

The Brattleboro Retreat has announced that Dr. Michael Kahn has been chosen as this year’s recipient of the Teaching Award for Excellence in Medical Education, an honor that is given out jointly by the Retreat and Albany Medical College (AMC).

Jay Parent, of South Burlington, VT, has been promoted to Director of Operations Safety and Community Outreach at NG Advantage LLC.

Environmental Compliance Services, Inc. (ECS) has welcomed Danielle Marie Jepson to its Waterbury, VT branch.

Mondo Mediaworks, a growing digital marketing agency, recently celebrated major accomplishments in business and community. Just over five years after opening its doors, the company’s gross revenues hit $1M. At the same time, Mondo created two new positions, bringing its total to nine employees, and expanded its office in the Hooker Dunham building in downtown Brattleboro.

The Vermont Coalition of Clinics for the Uninsured (VCCU) would like to announce that Laura Hale of Burlington, Vermont has been selected as their new Executive Director. Laura comes with a wealth of experience in the nonprofit world and has worked with community groups of all sizes.

Mount Family Group, Ltd., the Williston-based franchisee of Westaff Workforce Solutions and Remedy Intelligent Staffing, has hired Sherilyn Daudelin as a Personnel Supervisor. Daudelin joined the company in January and is working at the St. Albans Westaff office located at 30 Mapleville Depot across the street from the Collins Perley Sports & Fitness Center.

After a 5-year hiatus, Keith Chamberlin has rejoined the team of creative professionals at Vermont’s Flek, Inc., a St. Johnsbury-based design and marketing firm. He had served as director of Communications and Marketing at Lyndon State College since 2010.

The Richards Group has announced that Mike Mandracchia has recently been recognized by the Financial Times as one of the top Retirement Plan Advisors in the country.

The Vermont Arts Council has hired Burlington resident Erika Lowe for the position of arts education programs manager. Lowe brings to the job a broad and deep background in education and the arts as well as a passion for making the arts a central part of a child’s education.