Maeve Richmond, founder and head coach at Maeve’s Method, a home and office organization coaching firm based in New York City, has been named interim events manager at Park-McCullough Historic Governor’s Mansion in North Bennington.
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The Insurance Library Association of Boston, the first private library dedicated solely to the subject of insurance in the United States, has named Daniel C. Bridge, president and CEO of Vermont Mutual Insurance Group, as its Insurance Professional of the Year for 2023.
Wade Cochran of Waterford, former chief of police for the town of Norwich, has been appointed enforcement and safety director at the state Department of Motor Vehicles. He succeeds Anthony Facos, who served approximately three years in the position before departing earlier this summer.
Heather M. Gonyaw, associate state director of the Vermont Small Business Development Center, has been named the organization’s State Star for 2023. The award, presented annually and recognized nationally, celebrates a member of the VtSBDC team for remarkable commitment to small-business success.
The Davis & Hodgdon Advisory Group, a business and financial services firm with offices in Williston and Rutland, has announced the retirement of founding partner John W. Davis.
The Vermont Captive Insurance Association has announced the election of four new members to the organization's board. They are: Ian Davis, senior vice president of captive insurance at M&T Bank; Ryan Gadapee, shareholder at Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer; Cameron MacArthur, founder and CEO at A.I.
Rebecca Gray, executive vice president of direct/merchandising and marketing at Gardener’s Supply Co. in Burlington, has been elevated to CEO of the company. She succeeds Cindy Turcot, who had held the position since 2020.
The Brattleboro Museum & Art Center will present its inaugural Award for Service to Art and Humanity to environmental artist Aurora Robson at the museum’s annual gala on Aug. 19.
The four Rutland County residents behind the Vermont Declaration of Inclusion, a grassroots effort to reinforce the message that Vermont is a safe and welcoming place for all, have been named recipients of the Vermont Community Leadership Award by the Vermont Council on Rural Development.
The Chittenden Area Transportation Management Association, a regional nonprofit providing transportation expertise, solutions and services, has hired Emily Adams as transportation program analyst and promoted Marlena Compton to senior marketing associate.
Former media and newspaper executive Al Getler has joined Community Heart & Soul as vice president of business development.
Big Hartman, staff attorney investigator at the Vermont Human Rights Commission since September 2021, has been appointed executive director of the agency, effective July 31. Hartman succeeds Bor Yang, who has held the post since 2018.