People in the news

People’s United Bank recently announced that Tawny Bloom has joined the bank as a Financial Advisor serving the South Burlington to Middlebury markets. Bloom will be responsible for providing personal investment management and financial planning. She will offer assistance for retirement planning, insurance planning and the People’s Funds Advisor Program.

BioTek Instruments, Inc announces Paul Held's promotion to Lab Manager in BioTek's Applications Laboratory. In this new position, Dr. Held will be responsible for day-to-day lab facilities management, the company's applications training program and customer visits in addition to his duties as Principle Scientist. Dr.

Bret Williams, President and CEO of Green Mountain Beverage, announces the following new hires to the Woodchuck Cidery in Middlebury, Vermont where the nation’s leading hard cider, Woodchuck Hard Cider, is handcrafted.

Jackie Wright, Certified B.O.C. Orthotist recently joined the Rutland office. Jackie brings with her years of experience in the orthotic and prosthetic field. They are pleased to have her as part of the Yankee Medical team.

Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc. (VEC) is pleased to announce that Victoria J. Brown has joined its Senior Leadership Team as General Counsel. Vickie specializes in energy and public utility law and will advise on corporate and regulatory matters. Vickie is listed among The Best Lawyers in America in the field of energy law.

Marilyn Cormier, Saint Michael's College Director of Government and Community Relations, completed a program February 3-8, certifying her as a Protocol Officer by The Protocol School of Washington. The training was held at The Ritz-Carlton, Marina del Rey, California.

Mary Margaret Sloan, a resident of Windsor, VT, has been hired as the Executive Director of Vital Communities, a White River Junction based nonprofit that works with citizens and organizations to create solutions to regional challenges in the areas of transportation, energy, local economy, agriculture, community leadership, and sense of place.

Yankee Magazine’s March/April “Best Cook in Town” column, written by contributing editor Edie Clark, features Cabot’s Marcia Maynard in a story called “Sugaring Time.” Marcia and her husband run Cabot Hills Maple and sell certified organic maple syrup and her recipes are inspired by her passion for maple sugaring.

John H. Marshall, a director at the law firm of Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC, was named one of 34 “Groundbreaking Lawyers of 2010” from across the nation in the field of energy law by Public Utilities Fortnightly magazine.

Killington Mountain School J3 alpine racers Mikala Smith, of Castleton, Vt., and Jonathan Schwartz, of Brookline, Mass., have qualified for one of the world's premier J3 alpine races, the 19th annual Whistler Cup, in British Columbia, Canada, April 8-10. In addition, three members of the KMS J3 team will compete next week in the K2 Canadian Championships in Collingwood, Ontario.

David Brown, president of Vermont Heating & Ventilating, is proud to announce the hiring of David Nichols as Operations Manager in our growing Service Department. David Nichols has over 24 years experience satisfying customers in the HVACR service industry.

Churchill Hindes, President and CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties, announces two recent appointments at the VNA.