More than 10,600 megawatts of solar power were installed last year in the United States, and local Vermont solar developer and installer Green Lantern Solar has been recognized by Solar Power World magazine for its contributions to the industry. Green Lantern was highlighted as one of the nation’s top 20 solar developers and a top 100 solar contractor.
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At their recent annual meeting, the VT/NH MG elected Michael Briggs of Paragon Digital as the new President. Other board member include: Vice President -Brian Youngberg, Gardener's Supply Company, Secretary – Audrey Wallis, InfoGroup Media Solutions, Treasurer- Jennifer Raines, Datamann, Inc.
Community Bank NA is pleased to announce Keven DuComb has joined its team as trust officer out of the South Burlington Kennedy Drive branch. DuComb brings to the team five years of experience in the financial industry. In his new role, DuComb will manage trust, estate and other fiduciary account relationships.
Sarah Cowan, Senior Vice President and Chief Credit Officer, National Bank of Middlebury is pleased to announce that Will Eggleston has joined National Bank of Middlebury as Community Business Lender for the bank’s northern market area. He will be working from the bank’s Hinesburg office.
Northern Vermont University Sophomore Madison Knoop has been selected to participate in the inaugural Giffords Courage Fellowship. Madison will join 27 other students from across the country in the year long program. Following the mass shooting in Parkland, youth across the nation led a renewed push for gun safety laws.
FoodScience Corporation (FSC), a locally owned leader in human and pet nutritional products announces the hiring of Michelle Sacco as Director of Human Resources. “We are delighted that Michelle has joined our team. Michelle brings experience with manufacturing companies, and knowledge of culture, transformation, and great places to work.
The American Institute of Architects, Vermont Chapter (AIAVT) is pleased to announce the selection of Sarah O Donnell as its new executive director.
1% for the Planet is excited to announce the addition of several new staff positions to support its mission of growing a global movement that is accelerating smart environmental giving. “We’ve experienced significant growth, adding 338 new members in the first half of 2018 alone,” said Kate Williams, CEO of 1% for the Planet.
Berkshire Hills Bancorp, Inc (NYSE: BHLB) announced that Gary Levante has been appointed Vice President, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Officer, a newly created position within the Berkshire Bank Foundation. In this role, Levante will work to expand the Foundation's community engagement efforts to implement an all-encompassing CSR strategy.
The Stern Center for Language and Learning welcomed Jennifer White, PhD, to its staff as Learning Innovation Specialist July 1, 2018. Jennifer completed her Doctorate degree in Special Education in May from the University of Arizona with a minor in School Psychology. She has a Master of Arts in Reading and Learning Disabilities and a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.
Gallagher has been active in the construction management and real estate industry throughout New England for over 25 years. Most recently, Gallagher was Director of Business Development with Sullivan Construction out of Bedford, NH. Prior to that he, was with Dacon Corporation, a large design/build firm based in Natick, MA, where he served as Director of Business Development for ten years
Jane Nathan, PhD, Clinical Psychologist and Research Director at the Stern Center for Language and Learning, recently earned certification in the Stress Management and Resiliency Training (SMART) program, which teaches self-care practices that help buffer daily stress, making participants less emotionally and physically vulnerable to it.