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Conway Office Solutions would like to announce the promotion of Carl Tourigny to President of The Conway Technology Group. Mr Tourigny’s new title and responsibilities are in addition to his current role as President of Conway Office Solutions.

The Vermont Association of the Blind and Visually Impaired (VABVI) announced today the appointment of Alexandra Futty to the position of Teacher of the Visually Impaired (TVI) and an Orientation Mobility Specialist. “We’re very pleased and excited to have Alexandra join the VABVI,” stated Steven Pouliot, Executive Director for VABVI.

Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew is pleased to announce that Kienan D Christianson, Malory S Lea and Lauren Sampson joined the firm in September as associate attorneys.

College of St. Joseph is pleased to announce that Nanci Gordon has been named Director of Development and Alumni Relations. This position will be part of the Office of External Affairs, which includes development, marketing, communications and campus facility usage.

Gary S Thulander, president and general manager of the Woodstock Inn & Resort, announced two strategic appointments in the resort’s culinary team. Rhys Lewis, former executive chef, has been promoted to Resort Executive Chef, and Scott Watson recently joined the resort as Inn Executive Chef.

Merchants Bank is pleased to announce that Robert G Ripley, Jr has joined Merchants Trust Company as President. Ripley joins Merchants Bank with 30 years of experience in financial services, including wealth management, portfolio management, and trust operations.

Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Physicians are excited to announce the expansion of its orthopedic practice, located at 332 Dewey Street in Bennington, VT, with the addition of three outstanding orthopedists.

Vermont PBS, Vermont’s state-wide public television station, is pleased to announce that Stacie Sears Fagan will join its staff as Vice President for Development.

Located in New Haven, Vermont Silver Maple Construction is celebrating 10 years in business building fine homes, renovations and commercial projects of all sizes across the Northeast. The company was founded in 2006 by lifelong friends Sean Flynn and Mike Steele.

Recently, Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) recognized 38 employees who have collectively served the Hospital for more than 550 years.

United Counseling Service is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Mary-Jeanne (MJ) Raleigh as the new Director of Youth and Family Services. MJ will be responsible for the clinical and administrative oversight of the agency’s system of care for children and families.