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VHB welcomes David Saladino as Director of Transportation Engineering in Vermont. His leadership will build upon VHB’s transportation practice in the region, bolster our depth of skills, and enhance our ability to serve clients. David will oversee transportation planning and design for roadway, bike/ped, and traffic engineering projects across Vermont.

Mike Minchin is the winner of the 2015 Vermont Writers’ Prize. His story “Neighbors” tells the story of two neighbors of very different backgrounds and how they connect during a power outage. The Vermont Writers’ prize is awarded by Green Mountain Power and Vermont Magazine.

Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG) has announced the appointment of Donald H. McCree as Vice Chairman and Head of Commercial Banking. He will serve on the company’s Executive Committee and report to Chairman and CEO Bruce Van Saun. McCree will join Citizens effective Sept. 1, 2015.

The Vermont Agency Foundation held its third annual Casino Night recently at the Burlington Hilton. With more than 100 guests in attendance, $5,300 was raised to benefit KidSafe Collaborative.

Vermont lawyer Michael Wool became chair of the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE) at the board's annual spring meeting.

The Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC) has announced that Karen Glitman has been named the organization’s new director of policy and public affairs. Glitman has served as VEIC’s director of transportation efficiency since 2011.

The Greer Family, LLC (owner of Greers Dry Cleaning) has leased 2,449 SF of salon/retail space in the Greers Building located at 8 Dorset Street, South Burlington, VT. Grant Butterfield of Nedde Real Estate represented the tenant, Dawn Persons, owner of Full Spectrum Salon. Full Spectrum Salon will be leaving its previous location Williston to this larger space in South Burlington.

Grant Butterfield of Nedde Real Estate has represented Mike DuPont in the purchase of the 3-unit multi-family property at 54-56 Intervale Avenue, sold by Bessery Real Estate Partners, who was represented by Cannizzaro Real Estate. Photo (left to right): Grant Butterfield (Nedde Real Estate) and Mike DuPont (DuPont Properties).

Lund has announced the addition of two new members to the management team.

After a thorough search, Vermont Tech has announced the appointment of Amanda Chaulk as Director of Marketing and Communications at Vermont Tech. With extensive marketing experience, including higher education, Chaulk brings a holistic approach to the college’s marketing efforts.

The Upper Valley Young Professionals (UVYP) has announced the board of directors who will be leading the young professional networking organization’s fourth year. This includes the election of new officers of the board and chair positions, along with a new structure for the group of 21 to 35 year olds who call Upper Valley home, while encouraging others to do the same.

NG Advantage LLC has hired Greg Morse of Hyde Park, an energy risk professional certified by the Global Association of Risk Professionals (GARP) as its first gas supply contract manager to handle the company’s energy supply and to work closely with its customers to ensure favorable commodity arrangements.