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The University of Vermont College of Medicine has announced the winners of the 2013 Medical Alumni Association Awards to be presented during its annual Medical Alumni Reunion, May 31, 2013, on the UVM College of Medicine campus.

Paul Frank + Collins P.C. is pleased to announce that paralegal Heather Moreau, RP® of Burlington has earned an Associate in Claims (AIC) designation from The Insurance Institutes of America (IIA). The AIC designation is a nationally recognized educational program consisting of four courses and national exams that cover the handling of claims.

The Vermont Agency™ is pleased to announce that Garry Kinder of Kinder Brothers International (KBI) in Dallas, Texas awarded the prestigious “Soaring Eagle” award to firm principal, Randall Raner at the annual Soaring of the Eagles conference.

Berkshire Bank has named Laraine B. Smith vice president and wealth advisor for the Vermont Region of the Wealth Management Division. With nearly 40 years of experience, Smith will work with a variety of clients and institutions throughout Berkshire Bank’s Vermont markets, providing investment management, trust administration and asset allocation services.

Having worked in Greater Boston as a Rental Agent and later in accounting for Gibson Sotheby’s International, Molly Turner brings real estate experience to her new position.

Kathy Holmes, a Realtor in Colchester, VT, has joined Keller Williams Realty Green Mountain Properties. Kathy chose Vermont as the place she wanted to call home and raise her family almost 40 years ago. She has been a full-time licensed Realtor for over 30 years and has achieved top producer status numerous times over the years. She was an art major first at Dean Jr.

Mark Chaffee of Mortgage Financial, Inc. has been named one of the nation’s top 150 mortgage originators for 2012 according to mortgage industry trade magazines Scotsman Guide and Mortgage Executive.

Brian brings an extensive sales and customer service background to his new position as a Buyer’s Agent on the Eileen Townsend team.

Laura Abbott, Senior Credit Officer at Merchants Bank, announced that Cheryl Houchens has joined the bank as Loan Compliance and CRA (Community Reinvestment Act) Officer.

Kelley Jordick, Community Banking Division Manager at Merchants Bank, announced the appointment of Erika Baldasaro as Community Banking Manager for the College Street and North Avenue, Burlington locations.

Maple Leaf Farm is pleased to announce the addition of Jessica D. Bridge to its Board of Directors. Ms. Bridge, a graduate of UNLV, is a realtor for RE/MAX North Professionals and is President of the Winooski Community Partnership.

Guiyou Huang, Norwich University’s senior vice president for Academic Affairs and dean of faculty, has named new deans to lead two of the university’s academic colleges.