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Caleidoscope is pleased to announce that Jason Sykes started his new job as our Customer Service Specialist in July. Working closely with Caleidoscope's implementation, sales support, and sales team, Jason brings a vast range of talent and experience to the job. In his role as Customer Service Specialist, Jason provides quality direct customer and account representative support.

Devan Ebel, newly certified Jazzercise instructor, will begin instructing classes at the Jazzercise Fitness Center in Colchester. Ebel earned the right to teach Jazzercise by completing an intense two -day workshop and performing a letter-perfect audition. Becoming a Jazzercise instructor requires dedication and thorough training.

Citizens Bank has hired Daniel R. Titus as manager of its branch in Montpelier, VT. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the branch, including providing quality customer service, business development and implementing promotional activities and programs.

Paul Frank + Collins associate Gavin Boyles has joined the Board of Directors of Women Helping Battered Women (“WHBW”). WHBW is the largest service provider for battered women in Vermont. Its mission is to support, identify options and advocate for those who have experienced domestic violence and serve as a catalyst for social change.

Frederick C. Morin III, M.D., Dean of the University of Vermont College of Medicine, and Melinda Estes, M.D., President and CEO of Fletcher Allen Health Care, have announced the appointment of Thomas C. Peterson, M.D., as Chair of Family Medicine at the College of Medicine and Physician Leader of Family Medicine at Fletcher Allen Health Care, effective immediately.

A compassionate adult nurse practitioner with a remarkable 35 years of experience caring for Vermonters has joined Gifford Medical Center. Mary LaBrecque of North Pomfret has worked at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction since 1975. She joins Gifford in Randolph three days a week, but will continue to see patients part time at the VA hospital through Sept. 4.

Last month, two Vermont Studio Center Trustees received nominations to national leadership roles, in the arts and in business. President Obama named Bobby Mandell as one of the newest members of the President’s Export Council at a press conference on July 7th.

Ledyard Financial Advisors, the Wealth Management division of Ledyard National Bank, is pleased to announce that Alexander S. Macmillan III, CFA, has joined their Hanover office at 2 Maple Street as Senior Portfolio Manager and Market Strategist.

Seven lawyers from Paul Frank + Collins P.C. were recently selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2011 (Copyright 2010 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, S.C.) as follows:

Dr. Greenberg recently moved to central Vermont from Bethel, Alaska where he was most recently employed as Emergency Department Director and Medical Director, Sexual Assault Response Team at the Yukon-Kuskowim Health Corporation.

Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs are happy to announce that Mari Huff, CPA, CVA has joined their firm. Mari has over 10 years of public accounting experience in tax, consulting and financial statement preparation, and review. She recently received her Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA) designation from the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA).

Paul Frank + Collins P.C. is pleased to announce that Gail Haefner Straith has rejoined the firm as Of Counsel. Gail began her legal career with PF+C in 1985 and worked on the firm’s corporate/business transaction team in Burlington for over 20 years. Gail’s marriage to a fellow Michigander prompted her return to her hometown of Birmingham, Michigan.