Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew, P.C. has announced that Chambers USA, an independent guide to business lawyers in America, has again recognized the firm as one of the leading business law firms in Vermont and recognized 13 of the firm’s partners in their areas of practice.
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The Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity Board of Directors has announced that Jan Demers has been hired as CVOEO’s new Executive Director. Demers will assume leadership of the anti-poverty agency immediately.
BioTek Instruments, Inc., a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of microplate instrumentation for drug discovery and life science solutions, welcomes Dr. Dirk Frese to the company as Managing Director, Europe, effective immediately. In this newly created position, Dr. Frese is responsible for business integration and advancement within Europe.
University officials announced that Aron Temkin, AIA, has accepted an offer to serve as dean of the Norwich University School of Architecture and Art beginning August 1.
Richard J. Fox, a practicing attorney in the law firm Unsworth & Barra PLC, in Essex Junction, recently presented at the National Business Institute’s seminar: Advanced Issues and Answers. Richard presented on the subject of “Title Law”, to a class of attorneys and paralegals from throughout the State of Vermont.
Kelliher Samets Volk, a Burlington-based, full service marketing firm, welcomes Carrie Pettee to its team as a public relations and social media associate. Pettee will work with clients including Efficiency Vermont and Vtrim Online Behavioral Weight Management Program.
Vermont Ski Areas Association/Ski Vermont announces the appointment of Neil Ryan to the position of Marketing Manager. Neil comes to Ski Vermont after a stint as a freelance writer and strategist, working with Vermont-based and national brands in several categories including outdoor footwear and apparel, action sports, and socially responsible business.
One very special long-time school custodian was chosen recently by the Vermont Department of Education and Vermont School Custodians and Maintenance Association (VSCMA) as Vermont’s School Custodian of the Year. The 2010 Vermont School Custodian of the Year is Doris “Jean” Brooks, custodian at the Jamaica Village School.
Gifford podiatric surgeon Dr. Nicolas Benoit in June was elected president of the Vermont Podiatric Medical Association, a professional organization for Vermont podiatrists and a state chapter of the American Podiatric Medical Association.
SymQuest Group, Inc., is pleased to announce today that Benjamin R. Mercer has been hired as a Field Support Engineer.
Mercer is a graduate of Champlain College with a major in Computer Networking and Information Security. When not supplying his customers with excellent support, Benjamin enjoys fishing, sailing and hiking. He is originally from Falmouth, ME.
Reggie Greene, Senior Vice President, Merchants Bank, announced the appointmentof Kathryn Leech as Vice President and Corporate Banking Officer serving the Bennington County market for Merchants Bank. Kathy will maintain offices at both the Bennington and Manchester branches.
John A. Russell of South Burlington, a 1970 graduate of Saint Michael's College, and well known realtor in Vermont, was named the college’s alumnus of the year at Reunion 2010 award ceremonies held June 12 on the college campus in Burlington.