University of Vermont (UVM) graduate, Julia Lyon, has recently started as an assistant account executive at PMG. Lyon will be working on the team that services the following accounts: EcoTensil, Freeaire, Grafton Village Cheese, Darn Tough Vermont, GreenHomes America, and Smugglers' Notch Resort.
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Terry Boyle, retired landscape architect and founder of Burlington-based T.J. Boyle & Associates, has been named to the Council of Fellows of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA). This is one of the highest honors the society confers on a member.
The official launch of the new specialty eyewear e-tailer has taken place: ActionSportOptics.com.
Senate Minority Leader Bill Doyle has been appointed by to serve on the Council of State Governments' Eastern Regional Conferences's Executive Committee from 2011 through 2012.
"As a member of the Executive Committee, I will play a key role in guiding the important work of the Council of State Governments," Sen. Doyle said.
Norwich University’s School of Graduate and Continuing Studies (SGCS) announced the hiring of two program directors.
Dr. Lasha Tchantouridze will take over as director of the Master of Arts in Diplomacy program beginning August 1.
Tchantouridze is replacing Dr. Harold Kearsley, who has been promoted to associate dean of academics.
Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP is pleased to announce that Andrea Moore has accepted the position of Tax Supervisor in the firm’s Tax Department. Andrea received her Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the University of Maryland. Prior to joining GFC, she was the Head of Hedge Fund Tax at Grantham, Mayo, Van Otterloo & Co., LLC.
KeyBank named John Bock as Market Manager for Key Private Bank, and announces the addition of Robert Miller as Trust Officer and Melanie Brown as Relationship Manager. Bock returns to Vermont from Denver, where he was Regional Trust Manager for KeyBank. He served as Trust Officer for KeyBank’s Vermont District prior to his promotion, and held similar positions at TD Bank and Chittenden Bank.
Agnes Cook was elected to the Board of Directors of Opportunities Credit Union. She is the owner of a Dale Carnegie Franchise that provides Professional Training and Coaching for a variety of businesses and professional organizations. Ms. Cook is also the President of ASTD Vermont, an organization for professional trainers.
Sophia Holder was elected to the Board of Directors of Opportunities Credit Union and serves on the Executive Committee as the Board Treasurer. She is the Vice President of Finance for Fletcher Allen Health Care. Previously she worked as a controller for Faulkner Hospital, an affiliate of Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Massachusetts. Ms. Holder is a Certified Public Accountant.
Ellen Kane was elected to the Board of Directors of Opportunities Credit Union. She is the CEO/President of the Fanny Allen Corporation, Inc. Previously, she worked for social service and educational nonprofits in development, securing funding for programs that improve the quality of life for the homeless and disadvantaged.
Larry Lewack was elected to the Board of Directors of Opportunities Credit Union. He is the Neuro-Resource Facilitator for the Vermont Brain Injury Association. Larry has had 18 years of experience as a nonprofit CEO and program manager.
Matthew M. Seklecki, cum laude 2011 graduate from Saint Michael's College with a degree in both history and political science, and winner of the Father Prevel Memorial Award given to the top male graduate each year, was named Admission Counselor for Saint Michael’s College. Seklecki started his job as official representative and recruiter for the college this month.