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White + Burke is proud to announce that Gail Henderson-King received certification as an Economic Development Finance Professional (EDFP) from the National Development Council (NDC) in November 2016. EDFP Certification is a professional credential given to individuals who successfully complete NDC’s intensive economic development finance training series.

Kendra Isbell, PA-C, has joined Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) Orthopedics. Isbell is a former Certified Nutrition Support Registered Dietitian and attended graduate school to receive her master’s degree in health sciences and a physician assistant certificate both from George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences in Washington, DC, in 2009.

Gabrielle Metz, 17, of St Albans and Riley Callen, 14, of Pawlet today were named Vermont's top two youth volunteers of 2017 by The Prudential Spirit of Community Awards, a nationwide program honoring young people for outstanding acts of volunteerism.

Nicole Stefanowicz, AmeriCorps Program Director for the Vermont Higher Education Council, has been elected Board Member-At-Large for Girl Scouts of the Green and White Mountains. Stefanowicz, a Jericho resident, has been an active member of Girl Scouts throughout her school years.

Paul Donovan, DO, has joined the orthopedic practice at Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC). Donovan is certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine and has a certificate of advanced qualification in Sports Medicine. He is also a fellow of the American Board of Emergency Medicine.

Competitive Computing, also known as C2 (www.competitive.com) is a Vermont-based digital solutions company specializing in Digital Commerce, Cloud Infrastructure and Managed Services and welcomes Ben Eley and John Hillman.

The New Hampshire/Vermont Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC NH/VT) -the voice of the merit shop in the construction industry, announced its 2017 Chair and Board of Directors.

The Faculty Practice Division of the University of Vermont Medical Group recently honored ten faculty members at The University of Vermont Medical Center and Robert Larner, MD College of Medicine at the University of Vermont who received awards for their exceptional teaching and research efforts.

Southern Vermont College (SVC) has announced that Melinda Maris, PhD, will join the staff as Director of the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) on Feb 1. Maris, an award-winning teacher and scientist, will also serve as Associate Provost for Student Success and Associate Professor of Biology. As head of the CTL, she will manage the College’s TRIO Student Support program.

Langrock Sperry & Wool, LLP is pleased to announce that Michele B Patton has been named a partner. Michele represents individuals and businesses in a wide range of legal issues, and is based in the Middlebury office. Her litigation practice includes workers’ compensation claims, personal injury cases, trust and estate litigation, and general civil litigation matters.

Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew, PC is pleased to announce that Andy MacIlwaine has been elected as a Director and Shareholder of the firm. Andy joined the firm in 2008 and is a member of the firm’s litigation group. His practice is devoted to representing clients in all aspects of civil litigation in state and federal court.

Mercy Connections is pleased to share that Lisa Ventriss, President and CEO of Vermont Business Roundtable, will be this year’s recipient of the Catherine McAuley award. The award will be bestowed at Mercy Connections Annual May Luncheon on May 4, 2017.