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Langrock Sperry & Wool, LLP has announced that attorney Hobart F. Popick has been made a partner, and that the firm has added three new associates. “Our state-wide practice continues to expand,” said managing partner Jim Swift.

Central Vermont Medical Center announced that Catherine Fetten, RN has been hired as Cardiology Operations Supervisor. “Cathy’s extensive work in cardiology nursing makes her a perfect fit for the job,” stated Judy Tarr, CVMC president and CEO.

From meager beginnings, to national prominence to global awareness the two kids who met in Junior High School and took the American dream of developing their own successful business had thought they’d seen it all.

Today, Vermont Business Roundtable (Roundtable) President Lisa Ventriss announced that three new directors were elected to the Roundtable Board of Directors at its 24th Annual Membership Meeting on January 13th at Topnotch Resort & Spa in Stowe.

The University of Vermont School of Business Administration is pleased to announce that Sue Schlom has been named the full-time Career and Professional Development Advisor for the School.

The Chill Foundation is pleased to announce that June Heston recently joined as the non-profit’s new Executive Director. Chill was founded by Jake Burton and his wife Donna more than 15 years ago with the goal of changing lives through snowboarding.

Staige Davis, CEO of Lang McLaughry Spera Real Estate and its fine-property affiliate, Lion & Davis, has announced that Maureen Harmon has decided to retire from her role as the firm’s Managing Broker in its Manchester office as well as from the day-to-day practice of real estate. Harmon will devote more time to family, travel and other personal interests.



Ralph Colin, of Dorset, was recently honored by the Vermont Symphony Orchestra at its Holiday Concert featuring the Brass Quintet and Counterpoint at the First Congregational Church in Manchester. In September, Colin retired from the VSO’s Governing Board of Directors after 15 years of service.

Steve Marsh, President of Community National Bank has just announced the promotion of Kathryn Austin to Executive Vice President of Community Bancorp. and Community National Bank.

The Vermont Land Trust announced the appointment of Eliot Orton of Weston as the new chair of its board of trustees. Orton succeeds Mary Powell of South Hero, a trustee for 10 years.

Ame Lambert of South Burlington has been named Champlain College’s new Senior Director of Diversity and Inclusion. She began work at the College in late November.

Sword Ciboodle, a global leader of customer oriented business software and services, has announced the appointment of Mitch Lieberman to the position of VP of Strategic Marketing in charge of product positioning and messaging.