Executive Director Sarah Carpenter announced Brenda Howley of South Burlington has joined Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) as Legal Coordinator.
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This week Chuck Ross, Secretary of Agriculture, announced the appointment of Diane Bothfeld as Deputy Secretary of Dairy Policy, Director of Administrative Services and Agriculture Development. Bothfeld has served as interim Deputy Secretary of the agency for the past year.
With her 20th anniversary as the Executive Director of the United Way of Chittenden County (UWCC) just six months away, Gretchen Morse today announced that she plans to retire by the end of June, 2011. In a letter to the Board of Directors of United Way, she said, "It is with a strong sense of humility and gratitude that I announce my retirement from the United Way of Chittenden County.
Teisha Francis of Grand Isle, VT has been awarded the Alumni Association Next Generation Scholarship from New England Culinary Institute. Ms. Francis, who attended Essex High School, is in the Associate's degree program, studying Baking and Pastry Arts at NECI. She began her studies in January 2011.
“We’re very proud of Teisha's achievement,” said Heather Hansen,
Lori A. Bass, a legal secretary in Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC's Burlington office, was named the winner of the Diane R. Lynch Distinguished Service Award at the firm's holiday party in December.
Following up on a hugely successful 2010 Anniversary Season- The Dorset Theatre Festival has just completed an extensive search for a new Business Manager to join the team of Dina Janis- Artistic Director and Michael Giannitti- Producing Director and is pleased to announce the appointment of Kit Wallace as Business Manager effective for the 2011 season.
Laurie Cantus, ACSM Certified Personal Trainer and TPI Certified Golf Fitness Instructor. Laurie earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Vermont. Following a new career path, she joins the RehabGYM as a Personal Trainer and Golf Fitness Instructor with certifications from the American College of Sports Medicine and the Titleist Performance Institute (TPI).
Attorneys Craig T. Miskovich and John H. Hollar have advanced in leadership roles at the northern New England law firm of
Joseph Healy has been named Director of Marketing and Communications for St. Johnsbury Academy, effective January 10, Headmaster Tom Lovett announced this week. Healy will oversee advertising and promotion, publications and printed material and overall branding of the Academy (stjacademy.org).
Wayne Laroche, the recently retired and the second-longest serving commissioner of the Vermont Department of Fish and Wildlife, will be contributing his scientific expertise to the fisheries restoration and water quality improvement efforts of the Vermont-based conservation organization, Lake Champlain International (LCI).
Executive Director Sarah Carpenter announced Jennifer Hollar has joined the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) Board of Commissioners.
Capital Connections, LLC, a premier government and public relations firm located in Montpelier, VT is pleased to welcome Erin Stackus to our team of professionals. A graduate of Elmira College with a degree in Business, Erin joins Capital Connections as an Account Associate with a role in client and public relations, account management and stakeholder outreach.