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Governor Shumlin recently appointed three members to the State Board of Education. Sean-Marie Oller of Bennington was appointed for a six-year term. William Mathis of Goshen was appointed to complete four years of a vacated term. Stephan Morse of Newfane was reappointed to the Board for six years after completing a previously vacated term.

The U.S. Commission on Civil Rights has appointed 15 people to its Vermont State Advisory Committee. Kim Tolhurst, designated the authority of the staff director of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, announced the appointment of Francine T. Bazluke of Essex Junction, John H. Bloomer of Wallingford, Luther M.

Darn Tough Vermont, manufacturer of premium all-weather performance socks, welcomes Steve Hyde to its staff as a finishing manager at the company’s headquarters and mill in Northfield, Vermont. Hyde will help foster Darn Tough Vermont’s growth by managing the washing, boarding, inspecting and packaging departments.

Montshire's Director of Eduction Gerg DeFrances is one of just 18 museum leaders who has been selected as a Noyce Fellow by the Noyce Leadership Institute.

Engineering Ventures is pleased to announce the addition of Melissa Stark to the staff. Melissa a Structural Technologist,has a Bachelor of Science in Architecture from Norwich University, and holds a double minor in Civil Engineering and Leadership Studies. Her prior experience includes design and drafting work in both architecture and structural disciplines.

Patrick Smith, a Real Estate Sales Professional from Huntington, has joined Keller Williams Realty Green Mountain Properties. Patrick Smith has an extensive background in a land development and has been a landlord for 18 years in Burlington and Richmond.

Billie Miles, Saint Michael's College Director of Information Technology, announced today the reorganization of the department, including promotions, and creation of a new position.

NPI, also known as Network Performance Inc., a Network Services and Security provider located in South Burlington is pleased to announce that Drew Larsen has joined the company’s Technical Team. Drew will provide managed services support to our Canopy contract clients. Drew brings more than 13 years of industry experience to NPI’s growing managed support business.

Rep. Peter Welch today announced the appointment of a new communications director and a new legislative director.

Much of his life has been spent in the warmth of the southern United States but the snow and cold didn’t scare William Arban, M.D. away when he learned that the Family Practice of Newport was looking for another physician.

Vanasse Hangen Brustlin, Inc. announces that Scott Burbank, PE has been appointed project manager in the firm’s North Ferrisburgh, Vt. office. Burbank is a structural engineer skilled in planning, design, and construction administration of bridge and highway projects throughout the northeast.

The Board of the Dorset Theatre Festival has welcomed Megan Thörn as their new president this February. Megan is taking over the reins from Jean Miller of Arlington, who served in that capacity for six years and who set in place the plans for the theatre’s current rejuvenation.