Vermont Association for Justice’s Board of Governors announced that they have selected Amy Caldwell to serve as the Associations’ Executive Director. “After a very thorough search, the Board is excited to welcome Amy Caldwell to lead VTAJ into the future,” said Carey Rose, President of the Board. “Amy brings extensive nonprofit management experience to our association.
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On June 24, 2019, Rescue Inc Critical Care Paramedic Mark Considine received the 2019 Star of Life award in Washington, DC. Mark has been providing medical care to the Brattleboro and West River Valley areas for over 33 years. He continues to provide highly experienced and compassionate care to patients every day, treating thousands of patients in his career.
Cx Associates, a leading energy-engineering firm and pioneer in the field of building commissioning, announces the addition of Wilson Yandell to its team. Wilson applies his experience in energy storage and thermal management to projects for Cx Associates’ clients.
One Credit Union awarded six $1,000 scholarships to high school graduates across Vermont and New Hampshire. Brett Smith, President and CEO of One Credit Union, noted to qualify applicants must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or better, demonstrate financial need, and be eligible for membership at One Credit Union.
The Richards Group is pleased to announce the addition of Tracy Orkins to the firm’s Commercial Insurance and Risk Management team. Tracy will be an Account Manager based in The Richards Group’s Keene, NH office.
The Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) announces the appointment of Noelle MacKay of Shelburne and Dustin Degree of St. Albans to its Board of Directors. VSJF is a nonprofit organization focused on sustainable economic development in the agriculture and food system, forest product, waste management, renewable energy and environmental technology sectors.
DominionTech Computer Services., Vermont’s premier IT Services Company announces today that they have hired a new vCIO, Perley Dexter, and a new Network Administrator, Jeff Gagne. Together, Perley & Jeff will help the technical team support the growing DominionTech family of clients.
Nurse Practitioner Penny Fossman has joined the Behavioral Health team at Gifford, providing therapy and medication management services at Gifford Medical Center.
It is with a mix of sadness and gratitude that the Board of Directors announces Jen Oldham’s departure as Executive Director of Vermont Works for Women (VWW), at the end of 2019. For the past two years, Jen has played a critical role in the development and success of the organization, and we will miss her and her inspiring leadership.
Goodwill Northern New England exceeded its $350,000 fundraising goal for its new Roosevelt Fund For Employee Stability. Revenue from the fund will offer relief and support for the nonprofit’s employees for years to come.
The Prouty – named in memory of patient Audrey Prouty – is the biggest charity challenge north of Boston. This long-standing event takes place in Hanover, New Hampshire, and raises money for groundbreaking cancer research and important patient supportive services at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center (NCCC).
The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) has named Peter Samson its Chief Lending Officer (CLO), effective July 1, 2019. He will lead the Authority's Commercial, Agricultural and Loan Resolution lending departments.