NBT Bank Regional President Matt Durkee announced that Leslie Dee has joined NBT Financial Group as vice president and personal trust account officer. In this role, Leslie will assist customers with their trust, estate and investment account planning needs. “We are pleased to have Leslie as part of our team here in Vermont,” said Durkee.
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Aaron Haberland, a real estate sales professional from St. Albans, has joined the Keller Williams Realty Green Mountain Properties Market Center.
Vermont Family Network (VFN) is pleased to welcome Jeff Morton as the organization’s Communications Director. Morton recently joined VFN and will oversee all aspects of communications for the non-profit organization that is based in Williston, Vermont.
Governor Jim Douglas has announced that he has appointed Elizabeth Strano to a two-year term as a student representative on the State Board of Education.
Caleidoscope is pleased to announce that Jason Sykes started his new job as our Customer Service Specialist in July. Working closely with Caleidoscope's implementation, sales support, and sales team, Jason brings a vast range of talent and experience to the job. In his role as Customer Service Specialist, Jason provides quality direct customer and account representative support.
Devan Ebel, newly certified Jazzercise instructor, will begin instructing classes at the Jazzercise Fitness Center in Colchester. Ebel earned the right to teach Jazzercise by completing an intense two -day workshop and performing a letter-perfect audition. Becoming a Jazzercise instructor requires dedication and thorough training.
Citizens Bank has hired Daniel R. Titus as manager of its branch in Montpelier, VT. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the branch, including providing quality customer service, business development and implementing promotional activities and programs.
Paul Frank + Collins associate Gavin Boyles has joined the Board of Directors of Women Helping Battered Women (“WHBW”). WHBW is the largest service provider for battered women in Vermont. Its mission is to support, identify options and advocate for those who have experienced domestic violence and serve as a catalyst for social change.
UVM and Fletcher Allen name Colchester Family Physician Chair and Clinical Leader of Family Medicine
Frederick C. Morin III, M.D., Dean of the University of Vermont College of Medicine, and Melinda Estes, M.D., President and CEO of Fletcher Allen Health Care, have announced the appointment of Thomas C. Peterson, M.D., as Chair of Family Medicine at the College of Medicine and Physician Leader of Family Medicine at Fletcher Allen Health Care, effective immediately.
A compassionate adult nurse practitioner with a remarkable 35 years of experience caring for Vermonters has joined Gifford Medical Center. Mary LaBrecque of North Pomfret has worked at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in White River Junction since 1975. She joins Gifford in Randolph three days a week, but will continue to see patients part time at the VA hospital through Sept. 4.
Last month, two Vermont Studio Center Trustees received nominations to national leadership roles, in the arts and in business. President Obama named Bobby Mandell as one of the newest members of the President’s Export Council at a press conference on July 7th.
Ledyard Financial Advisors, the Wealth Management division of Ledyard National Bank, is pleased to announce that Alexander S. Macmillan III, CFA, has joined their Hanover office at 2 Maple Street as Senior Portfolio Manager and Market Strategist.