Housing Vermont has welcomed two new staff members. Janet Spitler joins the staff of the statewide nonprofit housing and community development organization as chief financial officer. Janet has extensive experience in real estate investment and banking, most recently as executive vice president of Merchants Bank.
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Neagley & Chase Construction Company has announced a change in its top leadership. Andrew Martin has been promoted to Chief Executive Officer, with Mark Neagley remaining as President of the company. Tom Chase has been named the company's Chairman.
FairPoint Communications, Inc, a leading provider of advanced communications services, has strengthened its sales team by promoting Lisa M. Leary to the role of the Vice President of Business Sales, covering Enterprise and Business Markets. Leary brings to FairPoint more than 20 years of telecommunications sales experience.
Two local emergency responders and a longtime professional with the Vermont Agency of Human Services have been recognized for their contributions to emergency preparedness, response, and recovery. Tim Bougeois, Doug Babcock, and Bob Costantino were given special awards in Vermont at the annual Vermont Emergency Preparedness Conference.
H. Kenneth Merritt, Jr., Managing Director of Merritt & Merritt & Moulton, has been selected to the 2015 New England Super Lawyers list. R.W. Eli Moulton, III, Director of Merritt & Merritt & Moulton, has also been selected to the 2015 New England Super Lawyers list.
Two certified nurse midwives have joined Gifford’s Birthing Center team: Ali Swanson, who comes to Randolph from a practice in Winnipeg, Manitoba, and Vermont native Susan Paris. Established in 1977, Gifford’s Birthing Center was the first in Vermont to offer an alternative to traditional hospital-based deliveries, and continues to be a leader in midwifery and family-centered care.
This year, The Family Place is celebrating 30 years of providing family-centered support to Upper Valley parents and children, from 1985-2015. The Family Place is also celebrating five months with a new Executive Director, Nancy Bloomfield.
Local Vermont furniture maker, Walt Stanley of Brookside Woodworking, was selected to participate in Rhode Island’s 20th Annual Fine Furnishings Show this November 6-8, 2015 at the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center. Stanley is excited and honored, as well, to have two of his pieces featured in the show marketing materials.
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Michael Jarvis, a Real Estate Sales Professional from Colchester has joined KW Vermont.
Mike brings many years of sales experience with him to KW Vermont. Prior to selling Real Estate, Mike was in the business of selling insurance. His dedication and strong sales background allow him to provide the highest level or service to his clients.
Barb Trousdale of Preferred Properties in South Burlington, was named the Vermont Realtors® (VR) 2015 Realtor® of the Year (ROTY). The ROTY Award is the association’s highest honor and recognizes a member for their civic, business and industry-related activities and achievements.
Brian Boardman of Coldwell Banker Hickok and Boardman Realty in Burlington, has been named the recipient of the Vermont Realtors® (VR) Good Neighbor Award.