Audrey Jackson, former real estate professional at eXp Realty in Bangor, Maine, has joined Passumpsic Bank as a residential loan adviser, serving the Greater Vermont market. In her new role, Jackson will work closely with homebuyers to educate them on mortgage loan products and guide them in selecting the best financing options for their needs.
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Leslie Black-Plumeau, research and community relations director at the Vermont Housing Finance Agency, has joined the board of directors of the Public Assets Institute, Vermont’s independent research organization on state budget, tax and economic issues.
Peter Vantine, professor of classical and modern languages and literatures at Saint Michael's College, will be honored by the French government for his commitment to promoting French language, culture and education in Vermont and the United States.
Amy Stoll, clinical pharmacist at Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont, has been named Distinguished Young Pharmacist of the Year for 2025 by the Vermont Pharmacists Association. Stoll was recognized for her active participation in the association, volunteering in her community and supporting providers with clinical decision-making.
Patty McCarthy, CEO at Faces & Voices of Recovery, the nation’s leading advocacy organization for the recovery community, has been presented with the Legislative Champion Award by the Vermont Association for Mental Health and Addiction Recovery.
Catherine Stack, former operations manager for sales, logistics and customer success at Jamaica Cottage Shop in Londonderry, has been named business adviser for Windham County at the Vermont Small Business Development Center.
Erin Pond, commercial banking officer at Community Bank, has been named 2025 Woman of the Year by the Vermont Bankers Association, an organization that provides multilevel services and support for community banks across the state.
Mike Palagonia, director of public safety at Vermont State University, has been named to the board of directors of the Northeast Colleges and Universities Security Association. Palagonia has been a member of NECUSA, the oldest campus law enforcement organization in the U.S., for nearly a decade.
Rutland Regional Medical Center has honored Drs. Steven Runyan and Douglas Dier, nurse midwife Sarah Barton and physician assistant Jordan Carr with its 2024 Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers of the Year Awards. Runyan and Barton represented Rutland Regional Medical Center, and Dier and Carr represented the Rutland area community.
Kate Cappleman Sinz, a social work care manager with the Integrated Care Management program at University of Vermont Children’s Hospital, has been named Mental Health Advocate of the Year by the National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont.
Northfield Savings Bank has announced the hiring of Colin Branon and Dijana Downing as vice presidents of commercial banking, and Kate Whitney as vice president of government banking.
The University of Vermont Board of Trustees elected Cynthia Barnhart (pictured) as chair and welcomed four new members following a special meeting on March 3. Barnhart succeeds Ron Lumbra, who served as chair since 2020 and will remain a member of the board.