Shawn Bryan, Chair for the Vermont Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) presented John desGroseilliers, Ombudsman Director for the Vermont Committee, the ESGR Spirit of Volunteerism Award. This award is bestowed upon volunteers who have displayed the highest level of volunteer service.
John is the owner of desGroseilliers Funeral Home in
Hardwick.
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Larry Sudbay, President and Chief Executive Officer of SymQuest® Group, the region’s leading provider of network and document
technology solutions and services, is pleased to announce the recent hire of Jordan Yana to the position of Shop Technician.
Larry Sudbay, President and Chief Executive Officer of SymQuest® Group, the region’s leading provider of network and document technology solutions and services, is pleased to announce the recent hire of SQL Report Writer, Thu Nguyen. Nguyen earned his Bachelor of Science in software development from Champlain College and will work with the programming team at SymQuest.
Four University of Vermont students have been awarded prestigious Benjamin A Gilman Scholarships. The Gilman is a nationally competitive award given to accomplished students with financial need who wish to study abroad.
David S. Silverman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank, has joined the Board of Directors of the Lamoille Economic Development Corporation. Silverman has been with Union Bank since 1986 and was recently promoted to CEO as part of a succession leadership plan that began in 2010.
The Visiting Nurse Association of Chittenden and Grand Isle Counties (VNA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Judy Peterson RN, as President and CEO of Vermont’s oldest and largest home health and hospice agency. Peterson will succeed current President and CEO
J. Churchill Hindes PhD, who steps down in mid-July.
Roger Allbee recently joined the Vermont Historical Society as a trustee. Formerly the Secretary of Agriculture, Food and Markets for the State of Vermont, Allbee hails from Townshend, Vermont. He has a passion for Vermont and the history of agriculture in the state. His ancestry traces back 13 generations to one of the original Hampshire Grant settlers of “Fane” (Newfane), Vermont.
The Burlington Business Association (BBA) is pleased to announce the promotion of Russ Elek to Communications and Membership Manager. Elek, who signed his new contract in early May, has been with the organization since October of 2011.
Kenneth D. Gibbons, Chairman of Union Bank’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the promotions that took place at the Bank’s Annual Meeting held on May 16, 2012.
The Montpelier governmental relations firm of MacLean, Meehan & Rice, LLC, announced today that Heidi Mohlman Tringe has become a partner in the firm.
“Heidi brings a vast amount of experience, energy and integrity to our team. She has a unique ability to solve difficult issues and excels at developing strong relationships with clients,” said firm president, Tim Meehan.
David S. Silverman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Shelli L. Guay to the Bank’s staff.
Ledyard National Bank is pleased to announce that Shawn Bard has joined its Route 120, Lebanon, office as its Assistant Vice President and Banking Office Manager. Shawn has over 3 years of experience in retail banking. Prior to joining Ledyard, he held the position of Assistant Banking Center Manager and Officer at Bank of America in Hanover, NH.