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Paul Frank + Collins PC (“PF+C”) is pleased to announce that attorneys Thomas R Melloni, Shane W McCormack, and G Russ McCracken have joined the firm’s Business Services, Commercial Finance, and Municipal Law + Public Finance teams.

Aida Volpone, CPA has joined Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs as a Supervisor specializing in nonprofit accounting, auditing, and tax. Aida graduated from Nichols College in Dudley, MA with a Bachelor degree in Accounting.

Long-time Realtors Ken and Bunny Libby have opened their own real estate firm on Mountain Road in Stowe. Stowe Area Realty offers full-service commercial, residential and investment property brokerage. “Clients can expect the quality advice, industry knowledge and commitment to the Stowe and Northern Vermont area they’ve come to count on us for,” Ken Libby said.

The Burlington Business Association (BBA) announced today that, effective 5/8/2017, Derik Wrightson has joined their team as Special Projects Manager. Derik attended Champlain College and graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business.

Rebecca (Becky) McClung, RN, MSN, has been appointed Chief Quality Officer at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice. Becky assumed the role in April. Connie Colman, RN, MEd., who formerly held this position, retired after over 35 years of service to the agency. Becky has over 20 years of experience working in home health care as a Surveyor, Administrator, and Director of Nursing.

CVHHH is honored to welcome award-winning writer and Montpelier resident Katherine Paterson as chair of our annual spring fundraiser. Many of you may recognize Katherine from her much-beloved books, including Bridge to Terabithia and The Great Gilly Hopkins. Many may also know Katherine from her 31 years as a resident of Barre and Montpelier.

Barre native and national quality expert Anna T Noonan, BSN, MS, RN, has been appointed president and chief operating officer for The University of Vermont Health Network – Central Vermont Medical Center (CVMC). Following a rigorous national search, she emerged as the successful candidate and will start in the role July 24.

Dr Carlos Alfaraz has joined the Primary Care team at Gifford Health Center at Berlin. Board-certified, he brings 22 years’ experience in family medicine and urgent care. He has a special interest in integrative health, which approaches disease management and medical treatment with a “whole person” focus and incorporates prevention and healthy lifestyle into patient care.

On Tuesday, May 2, 2017 over 200 members joined Vermont Federal Credit Union leadership and staff at the DoubleTree in South Burlington to elect the Board of Directors.

Special Olympics Vermont President & CEO, Lisa DeNatale has announced she will retire, effective December 1, 2017. For the past six years, DeNatale has led the state-wide non-profit organization that provides inclusive sports training and competition opportunities to children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

DuBois & King consulting engineers announce that Mike Mainer has joined the firm as civil/environmental engineer. Mike is a graduate of the University of Vermont’s environmental engineering program.

College of St Joseph (CSJ) is pleased to announce that Jody Breault has joined the College as Vice President of Human Resources. Breault has more than 16 years of experience in human resource management in both the private and government sector. Prior to joining CSJ, Breault served as director of human resources for the City of Rutland for nearly seven years.