Director of Administration David Gile has retired after more than 20 years at Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. The firm’s director of finance, Linda Copson, will assume the position of chief operating officer. Terri L. Schoolcraft of Peacham has joined the firm as financial director. The changes, effective on January 1, were announced this week by DRM Managing Partner Paul H. Ode, Jr.
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This week Vermont Democratic Party Executive Director Julia Barnes announced the hiring of two new staffers. The VDP has hired Nick Charyk as Political Director and Ryan Emerson as Party Outreach and Communications Director. During the 2012 cycle, Charyk headed the Vermont Democratic House Campaign Committee and Emerson managed State Treasurer Beth Pearce’s successful campaign.
Frank + Collins is pleased to announce that Kerin E. Stackpole, SPHR of Shelburne has become a shareholder and director of the firm.
Marissa Strayer-Benton has been appointed development director of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra. Prior to joining the orchestra staff she served as director of recruitment and program support for Mobius, The Mentoring Movement and as assistant inn director at Shelburne Farms.
Charlotte Porcelli admits she has “big shoes to fill” as Lyndon State College’s new Director of Conferences and Events. The Pennsylvania native takes the helm from Donna Wheeler. Wheeler is retiring after 33 years in a variety of positions at LSC, 24 of those managing conferences and events.
Paul Frank + Collins is pleased to announce that attorney David M. Pocius has received an AV Preeminent® Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
Kids VT, Vermont’s free monthly parenting magazine, has hired a new managing editor — Carolyn Fox, formerly the calendar editor for Seven Days. Carolyn joined the Seven Days team in April of 2009, after graduating from Champlain College with a bachelor’s degree in mass communications.
In the spirit of sampling all that the region offers, Vermont Public Television will launch “Out & About,” a magazine-style program celebrating life in Vermont and beyond. The program will premiere Monday, Jan. 7, at 9 p.m. with the first of four weekly episodes. Rebroadcasts are scheduled for Tuesdays at 7 p.m., and it will also be posted on vpt.org.
Engelberth Construction is pleased to announce that Mary Lintermann has recently rejoined the company as Director of Business Development. Mary brings extensive sales and marketing experience to this role, as well as a solid background in engineering, development and business planning.
The New England Culinary Institute (NECI) has announced the appointment of Dwight A. Cross as its new Director of Admissions.
Birth Journeys, a partnership of two certified childbirth educators and doulas, has just opened a new teaching space at One Main St (Union Station) in Burlington.
“We want families to feel informed and supported, and just as important, we wanted the space to be warm, welcoming and comfortable, like hanging out at home.“ says Birth Journeys partner Jenna Thayer.
GeoDesign, Inc. announced that Shawn P. Kelley, Ph.D., Jacob F. Wimett, and Joshua D. Gilman recently became licensed Professional Engineers in the State of Vermont. Dr. Kelley is an associate and shareholder in the firm and Messrs. Wimett and Gilman are engineers with GeoDesign.