RE/MAX, one of the leading global real estate franchisors, has announced the promotion of Sandy Jamison to vice president of region development for the Northeast region. In this role, Jamison will oversee regional operations in 14 states, from Ohio to Maine, as well as Washington, DC.
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The Vermont Association of Realtors has named Frank Provance, a realtor at Diamond Realty in Ludlow, as its 2022 Good Neighbor. “Each year, VAR recognizes one individual who has made an extraordinary impact on their community through volunteer work,” said VAR Chief Executive Kathy Sweeten.
Real estate brokers Sarah Peluso and Steve Foster were recently installed as president and president-elect, respectively, on the Vermont Association of Realtors Board of Directors.
Vermont Department of Labor Commissioner Michael Harrington has been named chair-elect for the National Association of State Workforce Agencies Board of Directors for 2022-23. He was elected to the position by NASWA members, which represent states and US territories nationwide.
Wendi Walker-Schmidt, former senior manager and leader of talent, learning and organizational development and effectiveness at Charles Schwab, has been named head of organizational development at National Life Group. She will be based out of the company's Addison, TX, office.
Ledyard National Bank announced that Kathy LeClair and Ela Feasteras have joined Ledyard Financial Advisors, the former as senior vice president and director of the private banking division and the latter as private banking relationship manager.
Community National Bank has announced that Amanda Pepin of Troy has been promoted to assistant vice president and credit administration officer.
National Life Group in Montpelier has named Daphne Larkin director of external communications and media relations, effective Oct 3. She joins National Life after 14 1/2 years at Norwich University, where she most recently served as director of media relations and community affairs.
The Curtis Fund, a supporting organization of the Vermont Community Foundation that provides postsecondary scholarships to Vermont students, has appointed a new president and three new members to its board of directors. Amy Mellencamp has been named president of the board of directors.
Jeff Favreau of South Burlington, a former sergeant at University of Vermont Police Services, has been hired as director of public safety at Saint Michael’s College in Colchester, effective Oct 17.
Lynn Rubinstein, executive director of the Northeast Recycling Council in Brattleboro, and state Senator Kesha Ram Hinsdale (D-Chittenden) were honored by the US Environmental Protection Agency this month for their contributions to improving New England's environment.