Lyndon State College Professor John DeLeo, a certified Geographic Information Systems Professional, spent a week in Costa Rica in November training students and faculty at the Costa Rican School for Field Studies (SFS) in the use of Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology.
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Lauren Schechter, Project Coordinator at PostScript, Inc., the Burlington-based marketing and public relations firm, was named as a board member to the YWCA.
(St. Johnsbury) Wynne W. Browne of Peacham has been awarded the Diane R. Lynch Distinguished Service Award at Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC. The award is given annually to an employee who has demonstrated the loyalty, dedication, energy, drive, selflessness, good nature, humor and commitment that former human resources manager Diane Lynch exemplified in her years with the firm.
Chris Bernier of Waterbury Center, has joined Special Olympics Vermont as the organization's new Director of Marketing and Development.
June Heston, long-term President & CEO of the Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Vermont, is leaving the organization for a position in a larger, recently merged non-profit. When she leaves on December 30, 2009, she will leave a legacy and many accomplishments.
NBT Bank Regional President Matt Durkee announced that Kerri Wolynec has been hired as a commercial banking specialist. In this position, she is responsible for providing a full range of support services to the bank’s commercial banking team in Vermont. She is based at the bank’s regional office at 150 Bank Street in Burlington.
Monika Ursiny was presented the 2009 CEMS Outstanding Staff Member Award during a 2009 UVM CEMS Holiday Celebration held Thursday, December 17, 2009 in the Fleming Museum by Bernard “Chip” Cole, Interim Dean of the College. Ursiny was recognized for her achievements in her role as Budget Manager for the College.
Andrea McGill-O’Rourke calls it “serendipitous.”
She was helping her son search for a job as a social worker when she happened upon Gifford Medical Center’s Web site, www.giffordmed.org. The hospital was hiring not for a social worker but for a vice president of operations.
“Wait, that’s my job,” McGill-O’Rourke remembers saying.
The board of directors of Opportunities Credit Union has named Cheryl Fatnassi as the CEO and President. Fatnassi has over 29 years working in financial services. She was the former Senior Vice President for IT Systems at Banknorth and had previously managed all aspects of technology and retail banking, CRA and compliance.
(Burlington) Burlington attorney Robert D. Rachlin, senior director of the law firm Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC, celebrated his 50th anniversary this month with the law firm that bears his name. He was honored at the firm’s annual holiday dinner, held at the Stoweflake Resort and Conference Center.
Jarrett Law Office, PLC is pleased to announce that Glenn A. Jarrett, Esq., the principal of the firm, was a presenter at the 2009 New England Regional Meeting of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC). The presentation, “Special needs trusts and the social security administration”.
Darn Tough Vermont, manufacturer of premium all weather performance socks, has named Mark Comcowich Director of Specialty Channel Manager.