Larry Sudbay, President and Chief Executive Officer of SymQuest® Group, the region’s leading provider of network and document technology solutions and services, is pleased to announce the addition of Ryan Shields to the team as Contract Administrator.
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Wind measurement equipment manufacturer, NRG Systems, announces the addition of Jim Pitman to its team as senior electrical engineer. Pitman comes to NRG Systems from Suss Microtec in Waterbury Center, where he worked as a senior electrical engineer since 2001.
Scott Smith recently joined The Vermont Teddy Bear Company as their CFO. Prior to his role at the Vermont Teddy Bear Company, Mr. Smith served as CFO for Heritage Aviation, Inc., a diversified aviation services company based at Burlington International Airport. Before joining Heritage Aviation, Mr.
Vermont Family Network (VFN) recently promoted Jeff Morton to the position of Director of Development & Communications. Morton joined VFN in 2010 as Communications Director. Over the past year, he has overseen the organization’s marketing efforts, including a rebranding initiative that included implementation of a new website.
Helen Riehle has been named as the executive director of the Champlain Valley Area Health Education Center (AHEC) in St. Albans. Prior to joining Champlain Valley AHEC, Riehle taught middle school, was the executive director of the Vermont Program for Quality in Health Care and served in the Vermont State Legislature.
Vermont Public Television (VPT), Vermont’s statewide public television network, has added another golden statuette to its awards case. The producers of “Headline Vermont” won Emmys at the 34th annual Boston/New England awards held May 14 in Boston. The film chronicled Vermonters’ passion for newspapers from the frontier era into the 20th century.
Tim and Diane Mueller, operators of Okemo Mountain Resort, are pleased to welcome Brian Flanders as the Resort’s new executive chef.
Marketing Partners, Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of William “Bill” Keryc as an Assistant Account Executive. In his new role, Bill will provide marketing assistance and media buying services.
He joins Marketing Partners, Inc. as a recent graduate of Champlain College in Burlington with a Bachelors of Science degree in Communications and an internship with FanRanter.com.
Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains honored three women who have made a difference and serve as role models for girls at a Breakfast with Champions Tuesday, May 3 at the Hampton Inn in Colchester.
Vermont Teddy Bear Company, which has been hand-crafting Bears in Vermont for over 25 years, has announced that Rebecca Lamson has joined their team as the Human Resources Manager. Rebecca holds an MBA, with a concentration in HR Management, from the University of Phoenix. Rebecca joined the team at the beginning of April.
Kathie Desautels of RE/MAX North Professionals, has been named the 2011 REALTOR® of the Year by the Northwestern Vermont Board of REALTORS® (NVBR). This prestigious award honors an individual who best exemplifies the professional qualities of a REALTOR®, as well as outstanding leadership and service in civic, community and charitable causes.
Carol Hinkel has been named the recipient of the 2011 Distinguished Service Award by the Northwestern Vermont Board of REALTORS® (NVBR). This prestigious award recognizes a NVBR REALTOR® member who has provided continuous service to the association in various capacities over an extended period.