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Jarred Cobb, former director of operations at Idaho-based Correlate Energy, has been named general manager at Catamount Solar in Randolph, a worker-owned cooperative specializing in high-quality battery and solar design and construction.

Katherine Riegelman, a Vermont real estate broker since 1996, has been appointed to the Vermont Real Estate Commission by Gov. Phil Scott. The seven-member commission administers the laws for licensed real estate professionals in Vermont.

Rya Hardee-Fauth, assistant director of the autism spectrum program at the Howard Center since 2015, has been promoted to director of the program and a member of the center's leadership team.

Sarah Billings-Berg, former dean of nursing and health sciences at Vermont State University, has joined Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice as quality nurse educator. Billings-Berg started her professional career as a home care nurse at CVHHH in 1999.

Vermont Law and Graduate School in South Royalton has named Roger Pao as director of its online hybrid juris doctor program.

Justin Chapman, former general manager of the Embassy Suites by Hilton at Destiny USA in Syracuse, New York, has been appointed general manager of the Hilton Burlington Lake Champlain, which will transition this summer to Hotel Champlain, a Curio Collection by Hilton property.

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services, southeastern Vermont’s nonprofit community mental-health agency, has appointed Jean Warner to director of developmental services. Warner brings with her a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to enhancing the lives of people with developmental disabilities.

Co-operative Insurance Cos. has promoted Gina Larrow, a seasoned leader in the insurance industry, to chief operating officer. In her previous role as senior vice president of human resources and project management, Larrow played a pivotal role in shaping company culture, fostering employee engagement and recruiting top talent.

Spherion Staffing and Recruiting in South Burlington has expanded its team with the appointment of industry veterans Olivia Duerr as recruiting and engagement coordinator and Danielle Roberts as staffing consultant.

DEW Construction has announced the promotions of employees Steve Hart, Emily Bastian (pictured), Trevor MacLachlan, Kimberly Lawton and Cole Russel.

Beth Salvas of Elmore (pictured), Francis Landrey of Hyde Park and James Hodge of Stowe have joined the board of trustees of Copley Hospital, a not-for-profit critical access hospital in Morrisville.

Henry Tornwini, a senior at Burlington High School, has been named 2024 Vermont Youth of the Year by the Vermont Boys & Girls Club and will advance to the Northeast regional Youth of the Year competition June 20 in New York City.