Michael R. Tuttle, President and CEO of Merchants Bank, today announced the promotion of Geoffrey R. Hesslink to the office of Executive Vice President. Mr. Hesslink leads the Commercial, Government and Business Banking Division and is Senior Lender.
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Attorney Peter D. Van Oot of the northern New England law firm of Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC has moved to the Upper Valley and will continue his land use, environmental and corporate law practice primarily from the firm's Lebanon office.
Mobile Medical International Corporation, based in St. Johnsbury, Vermont, has announced that Rick Cochran, President & CEO is a finalist for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year 2010 Award in New England.
Professor David Johnston, who has taught philosophy and film studies at Lyndon State College since 2005, has work included in a new book, "The Philosophy of Horror," edited by Thomas Fahy (University Press of Kentucky, 2010). His essay is titled "Kitsch and Camp and Things that Go Bump in the Night; or Sontag and Adorno at the (Horror) Movies."
Susan Bartlett is happy to announce that Hadley Birkett has joined the campaign as Field Director. Her most recent experience was serving as Field Director for Harry Teague's successful run for Congress in New Mexico. It was the first time that district was won by a democrat since 1980.
The Public Library Association (PLA) has awarded Leadership Fellows scholarships for programs at the Evans School of Public Affairs, University of Washington and the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan.
The Vermont Business Center has announced that Holly Magoon, Marketing Manager at Nikon Precision, has successfully completed the requirements of the Professional Certificate in Leadership and Management.
Ken Libertoff, a leading figure in the Vermont mental health community, will be presented a Legendary Leadership Award by Mental Health America on June 9 at its 2010 Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. The honor recognizes Libertoff's lasting contributions to the mental health field and his leadership locally and nationally.
The Vermont Business Center has announced that Matthew Butterly, Regional Store Manager at Burton, has successfully completed the requirements of the Professional Certificate in Leadership and Management.
Jerome Kelley, retired former Deputy Commissioner of Agriculture, will be honored at the upcoming Vermont Specialty Food Association meeting June 10. The event will be held at the Summit Lodge in Killington.
Molly Dillon, President of Merchants Trust Company, announced that Cathleen Doty has joined the trust and investment division of Merchants Bank. Cathleen will serve as Senior Relationship Manager with the team in Manchester and will maintain an office in the Rutland market. Doty has over 25 years of trust and investment experience in the southern Vermont area. Formerly with TD Bank, Ms.
Norwich University officials announced today that beginning July 1 Guiyou Huang, Ph.D., will serve as vice president of academic affairs.