Dr Sara Dillon, professor of law at Suffolk University Law School, was inducted into the Saint Michael's College Alumni Academic Hall of Fame at ceremonies held on the campus of the liberal arts residential Catholic college. Professor Dillon graduated summa cum laude from Saint Michael's, and went on to complete a master’s degree in English literature at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
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Stephen A. Unsworth, senior partner of Unsworth & Barra, PLC in Essex Junction, has, for the second year in a row, been named a Super Lawyer in Estate Planning and Probate by New England Super Lawyers. Attorney’s identified as “super lawyers” are considered to be in the top five percent of New England attorneys and the best in their profession.
Vermont Law School, known for its top-ranked environmental law program, has announced that James Gustave Speth, currently dean of the Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies, will be joining its faculty as of July 1, 2010. Speth has served as dean and professor at Yale since 1999.
A family farm that employs more than 20 relatives has become the sixth farm in Vermont to join the CVPS Cow Power family. Gervais Family Farm Inc., a family owned and operated dairy farm in Bakersfield, has begun generating electricity from cow manure and signed on as the newest CVPS Cow Power producer.
John H. “Josh” Fitzhugh, president and chief executive officer of Union Mutual of Vermont Companies, announced today that Thomas H. MacLeay has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company and New England Guaranty Insurance Company, Inc.
Ed Colodny, long-time member of the Vermont Symphony Orchestra board was recently named honorary chair of the VSO Endowment Campaign. In January, the VSO governing board announced that it has launched a major campaign to raise $3.5 million, and that it had already raised $2.6 million toward that goal.
Alissa Rollins has been named Doubletree’s 2008 Employee of the Year. She has been with the Doubletree staff since 2004. he iss a dining room server in Trader Duke’s restaurant.
Aimee Hayes, MSPT has joined Champlain Valley Urgent Care as lead physical therapist. Hayes has extensive experience with orthopedics, acute and chronic injuries, and work-related injuries.
BioTek Instruments Inc., CEO Briar Alpert was recently interviewed for "Wall Street to Main Street", an audio interview as part of the weekly Global Currents series produced by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA). This online series features small business leaders and explores the intersection of business, globalization and foreign policy. Host Sarwar A.
The law firm of Gravel and Shea has announced that Megan J. Shafritz and Timothy M. Eustace have become shareholders of the firm. Shafritz represents clients in complex litigation, including employment law, intellectual property, and other civil matters; general business disputes and provides counseling on First Amendment issues and public records law.
LMW Design, a full service graphic design and advertising agency in Rutland, has expanded its creative team with the addition of Mark Puryear as Business Development Specialist. The announcement of the newly-created position was made by LMW president and owner, Laurie Musick Wright.
The Bennington Area Chamber of Commerce held its Annual Dinner Meeting on January 23, 2009. The Chamber honored retiring Board Members, Gary H. Thomas and Stuart Hurd for their dedication and valuable service. Outgoing Board President, Sue Congdon, was also honored by the chamber. Special recognition presentations were made to the following: