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Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP (GFC) is pleased to announce that Mark Beliveau has completed all requirements for earning the designation of Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA).

NRG Systems, Inc., manufacturer of wind measurement equipment, announced that Jan Blittersdorf, CEO and president has joined the new 2010-2011 Board of Directors for the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA).

Leading home manufacturer Connor Homes is pleased to announce the hiring of Amy Beaupré to Sales Advisor. Ms. Beaupré will be responsible for sales inquiry calls and activity, customer assistance, working with the design and marketing team to ensure a seamless client journey, as well as developing a network of builders, vendors and other allied companies. Ms.

Edward Catherwood, M.D., M.S., has been named chief of the Section of Cardiology at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), after serving as interim chief for the past two years. His appointment follows the leadership of Michael Simons, M.D., who directed the section from 2001 to 2008.

Ledyard Financial Advisors, the Wealth Management division of Ledyard National Bank, is pleased to announce that John W. O’Dowd has joined their New London office at 178 County Road as a Senior Financial Advisor.

Ledyard Financial Advisors, the Wealth Management division of Ledyard National Bank, is pleased to announce that Robert Gallo has been promoted to Private Banking Officer. His office will be located at 2 Maple Street, Hanover.

Ledyard Financial Advisors, the Wealth Management division of Ledyard National Bank, is pleased to announce that Mandeep Kaur has joined their Hanover office at 2 Maple Street as Tax & Financial Planning Advisor.

Lang McLaughry Spera Real Estate, is pleased to welcome John Hayes to its team of sales associates in the firm's South Burlington office.

NBT Bank Regional President Matt Durkee announced that Leslie Dee has joined NBT Financial Group as vice president and personal trust account officer. In this role, Leslie will assist customers with their trust, estate and investment account planning needs. “We are pleased to have Leslie as part of our team here in Vermont,” said Durkee.

Aaron Haberland, a real estate sales professional from St. Albans, has joined the Keller Williams Realty Green Mountain Properties Market Center.

Vermont Family Network (VFN) is pleased to welcome Jeff Morton as the organization’s Communications Director. Morton recently joined VFN and will oversee all aspects of communications for the non-profit organization that is based in Williston, Vermont.

Governor Jim Douglas has announced that he has appointed Elizabeth Strano to a two-year term as a student representative on the State Board of Education.