Merritt & Merritt is pleased to announce that Andrew D Grosvenor, Esq, who joined the firm as an Associate in 2016, was recently admitted to the Vermont Bar. Andrew began his career at a mid-sized New Hampshire law firm after graduating magna cum laude from Vermont Law School, where he served as the Technology Editor of the Vermont Law Review.
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Tom Bazzano of OneDigital Health and Benefits has recently earned the Group Benefits Disability Specialist (GBDS) designation. The GBDS marks identify those who have a strong knowledge and understanding of the group benefits disability arena, providing sound and comprehensive advice to their clients.
The 2018 edition of Chambers USA, a leading directory of American lawyers and law firms, recognized 10 Dinse attorneys in their practice areas. The new guide, released May 3, 2018, also recognizes the firm as among Vermont’s best in every category of practice.
David Silverman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank is happy to announce the addition of Senior Mortgage Loan Originator, Anita B Lotto to Union Bank’s Residential Lending Team. “Anita will be a tremendous asset to our Stowe branch and we are excited to have her join our team here at Union Bank.
Professional Financial Associates, LLC (PFA) in Colchester is pleased to welcome Corey Hill to the team. Hill will serve as a Staff Advisor, working with clients to determine needs, recommending financial strategies and providing clients with information on new and existing products and services.
Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA) announced today that later this year Sarah Carpenter, Executive Director, will be retiring, after twenty years at the agency’s helm. “As a result of Sarah’s vision and skill thousands of Vermonters have moved into decent, affordable homes since she arrived at VHFA in 1998,” said Randy Amis, chair of VHFA’s Board of Commissioners.
Hunger Free Vermont, Vermont’s leading anti-hunger organization working to end the injustice of hunger and malnutrition for all Vermonters, is pleased to announce that Monica Taylor has stepped into the role of Development Director for the organization.
Wilcox & Barton, Inc is pleased to announce James P Ricker, PG as Vice President and Manager of Environmental Services throughout Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. Jim has nearly 30 years of professional experience, most recently with Nobis Engineering, Inc as the Director of State and Municipal Services.
The Vermont Community Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of Stacie Fagan as a senior philanthropic advisor serving central and northwestern Vermont. Fagan joined the Foundation at the beginning of May. Fagan will work with new and existing clients to establish charitable funds, advise their grantmaking, track progress on outcomes, and achieve meaningful results with their giving.
Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) is pleased to announce that board-certified cardiologist Dr Shawn M. Ahmad has joined the Hospital’s growing team of specialist providers. Dr Ahmad will provide initial cardiology consultations and follow-up appointments on an outpatient basis at the Hospital’s primary care clinic.
Maryellen Apelquist, a communications professional with 20 years of experience, recently joined the development, marketing, and public relations team at Gifford Health Care.
Join author Yvonne Daley of Southern Vermont and retired Historical Society curator Jackie Calder for a talk and reading to celebrate the launch of Daley's newest book, Going Up The Country: When the Hippies, Dreamers, Freaks, and Radicals Moved to Vermont (UPNE press). Tom Slayton, who wrote the forward, will make an introduction. Free and open to the public.