Kinney Pike Insurance, a leading independent insurance agency in Northern New England, announced its top producers for 2014, recognized for producing the most new business in both personal and commercial insurance lines of business. Nicole Cattabriga has been honored as the winner of the 2014 Barwood Sales Achievement Award for personal lines insurance.
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The ribbon is cut at the Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce Ribbon Cutting at NewGrassRoots, located in the City Center, Opera House, 67 Merchants Row, Downtown Rutland.
Vermont Mechanical, Inc has hired Thomas Ellis as the service department manager. Ellis brings over 13 years of health care related mechanical experience including 7 years as supervisor of plant engineering at the University of VT Medical Center. He has been involved in the Mechanical Trade field industry for a total of 34 years. Vermont Mechanical, Inc.
Goddard College has announced the election of four new members to its board of trustees: Danielle Boutet, Mark Jones, Joseph Orange, and James Ross.
Northfield Savings Bank has announced the following appointments to recognize their roles in NSB’s continued success in Central Vermont and Chittenden County:
Ian T. Arnold: Vice President, Mortgage Banking
Chad A. Bell: Vice President, Investment Consultant
Clay E. Bell: Vice President, Investment Consultant
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund is a non-profit organization created by the State of Vermont to help develop Vermont’s sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and forest product market sectors. Executive director, Ellen Kahler, announces the following Board of Directors and staff updates:
Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) has announced the election of Ms. Michele Nelson to serve as VELCO's Chief Financial Officer effective immediately. Ms. Nelson had been serving as the company's Vice President of Finance since 2012. The VELCO Board of Directors unanimously approved Nelson's elevation at their February 5 meeting.
Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital’s CEO Paul Bengtson was included in Becker’s Hospital Review list of “50 Rural Hospital CEOs to Know,” which features some of the most impressive leaders in the nation dedicated to advancing healthcare in small towns and rural communities.
The American Red Cross Northern New England Region’s Biomedical Services Division is pleased to announce the addition of the following individuals to their Vermont Board of Directors.
The Board of Directors of Lake Champlain Maritime Museum (LCMM) has announced the appointment of J. Michael “Mike” Smiles as their new Executive Director. Mike, who took the helm at LCMM on January 5, assumes the role from Erick Tichonuk, who is returning to a more hands-on position at the museum.
The New England Water Environment Association has awarded its 2015 NEWEA Operator of the year award to Kevin McLaughlin of the South Burlington Department of Public Works. The NEWEA Operator Award is given annually to an individual who has shown a high interest and performance in wastewater operations and has made a significant contribution to the wastewater field.
Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center has welcd Rheumatologist Carey J. Field, MD to the team of medical specialists. Having joined the staff in January, Dr. Field is currently accepting patients for diagnosis and treatment of rheumatic diseases and clinical problems involving joints, soft tissues, autoimmune diseases, vasculitis, and heritable connective tissue disorders.