The Waterbury Tourism Council has elected a new Board of Directors for 2012.
New board members include:
• Mark Frier, owner of The Reservoir Restaurant and Tap Room
• Jeff Smith, Director of Sales at the Best Western
Board Members re-elected to a two-year term include:
• Willie Docto (Board Treasurer), co-owner of Moose Meadow Lodge
People in the news
MMIC (Mobile Medical International Corporation) President and CEO Rick Cochran was formally congratulated by the Vermont Senate for being named the Vermont and National Small Business Person of the Year at the Vermont State House in Montpelier on Thursday, February 9, 2012.
Burlington attorneys Eric D. Jones and Peter B. Kunin and Brattleboro attorney Timothy E. Copeland Jr., have moved into new leadership roles at the northern New England law firm of Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. Jones and Kunin were selected by Managing Partner Paul H. Ode Jr., to serve as Deputy Managing Partners of the firm along with Brattleboro attorney Peter B.
Paul Frank + Collins is pleased to announce that David M. Pocius of Burlington and Peter J. McDougall of South Burlington have become shareholders and directors of the firm.
Kelley Jordick, Community Banking Division Manager at Merchants Bank, announced the appointment of Christine Auriemma as Regional Banking Manager in Chittenden County. In this role, Auriemma will lead the offices of five branches located throughout Burlington and South Burlington.
Heather Roszkowski of Waterbury has been selected to lead Fletcher Allen’s information security (IS) operations.
A great deal has changed in the cafeteria at North Country Hospital since the hospital first opened its doors in January 1974. However, one thing that hasn’t changed is the dedication of Carl Batchelder, the only member of the cafeteria staff who was there when the first meals were served there 38 years ago.
Lesli Blount has joined Vermont Public Radio as Director of Corporate Support. Lesli will lead VPR’s underwriting team to provide opportunities for businesses and organization to grow their business while demonstrating support for VPR.
On Wednesday, February 8th, Vermont AFL-CIO, Teamsters, and Building Trades will recognize former Governor Howard Dean with the first annual John Murphy Labor Award. The event will be held in the Montpelier Room at the Capital Plaza Hotel from 5:00-8:00 pm. Governor Peter Shumlin will speak at the event.
People’s United Bank announced today that Barbara A.Yanke has been promoted to Vice President and Mortgage Origination Sales Manager for People’s United Bank in Vermont.
Jane Birnn of Grand Isle, Jane Gomez Dimotsis of Moretown, Toby Knox of Shelburne and Offie Wortham of Johnson have been elected to Vermont Public Television's Community Council, an advisory group that helps the statewide public television network respond to the needs and interests of Vermonters.
Vermont Deputy State Treasurer Stephen Wisloski has been appointed to the Executive Board of the State Debt Management Network. The network is an affiliate of the National Association of State Treasurers and is the professional organization of the issuers and managers of state debt.