Sandra Cameron of Barre, an accomplished organizational leader with over 20 years of experience in nonprofit organizations, has been named executive director of Dragonheart Vermont, a Burlington-based organization that strives to strengthen and empower breast cancer survivors and supporters through the sport of dragon boating, a team paddle sport.
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Speaker of the House Jill Krowinski has appointed Brenda Churchill, a Bakersfield select board member and unsuccessful candidate for state representative in 2022, to the Vermont Commission on Women. Churchill will become the first transgender woman on the independent, nonpartisan state commission.
Brittany Melvin, former director of sales and marketing at Burlington Country Club, has joined the Williston financial advisory firm SilverLake Wealth Management as vice president of client services and public relations.
Treasurer-elect Mike Pieciak has selected Gavin Boyles of Montpelier to serve as deputy state treasurer when Pieciak takes office in January. Boyles most recently worked as general counsel at the Department of Financial Regulation overseeing all legal functions at the department and a team of nine legal professionals.
Independent real estate brokerage Polli Properties in Williston recently welcomed Nina Mazuzan of Burlington as its newest agent. She joins the real estate team headed by Elise Polli, which ranks consistently among the top 3% of Vermont agents.
Chris Montagnino, former vice president of university partnerships at Dallas-based Academic Partnerships, has been named vice president of Champlain College Online, Champlain College's online degree- and certificate-granting division for adult learners.
Erica Antonucci of Littleton, commercial loan officer at Union Bank of Vermont and New Hampshire, has been promoted to assistant branch administrator of the bank.
Erin Boyd of South Burlington, former operations analyst and special projects manager at Shelburne Farms, has joined AARP Vermont as senior operations associate.
Dan Bergeron, manager of snow sports operations at Killington Ski Resort, has been named recipient of the Einar Aas Award from the Eastern Division of the Professional Ski Instructors of America for 2022. The award recognizes dynamic leadership within a snow sports school while achieving and maintaining the highest standards.
Erik Giard-Chase, former partner at Champlain Investment Partners in Burlington, has joined Westview Investment Advisors, also in Burlington, as portfolio manager and research analyst. In his new role, Giard-Chase will work with Westview’s clients to provide personalized service, targeted investment strategies and customized financial plans.
Health Care and Rehabilitation Services in Springfield recently presented its James Bartley Community Partnership Award to two individuals who have made a "profound difference" in the lives of southeastern Vermonters with mental health issues or disabilities.
Breanna Sykes, a wealth adviser at Copper Leaf Financial in Williston, has passed the CFP certification examination. She is now authorized by the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards to use the "certified financial planner" and "CFP" certification marks in accordance with CFP board certification and renewal requirements.