David Silverman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Union Bank, is pleased to welcome Brian Lavoie to the position of Senior Vice President, Commercial Loan Officer, at the bank’s Stowe office. “Brian brings 25 years of commercial lending experience and has most recently been with Eastern Bank as a team leader working in the southern New Hampshire market.
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Vermont Health Commissioner Dr. Mark Levine has joined the board of United Way of Northwest Vermont (UWNWVT), an organization working to improve lives in Chittenden, Grand Isle and Franklin counties in Vermont. UWNWVT also announced the appointment to its board of Virginie Diambou, Catherine Dimitruk and Denise Smith.
Norwich University’s John and Mary Frances Patton Peace and War Center has awarded the 2021 Student Research Fellowship to William Helterbran, Class of ’22, of Chandler, Arizona.
Snelling Center for Government announces graduates of the Vermont Leadership Institute Class of 2021
The Snelling Center for Government is pleased to announce the graduates of the Vermont Leadership Institute Class of 2021:
Abeer Alzubaidy, South Burlington, Winooski School District
Shawn Burroughs, South Ryegate, Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital
Evan Carlson, Sutton, Whiteout Solutions
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) is proud to announce the graduation of two residents from its 3-year Podiatry Residency Program. At a gathering of health system leadership and faculty on Tuesday, June 29, Breton Fox, DPM, was awarded a certificate of completion. Shazad Buksh, DPM, also graduated but was unable to attend the event.
Camp Ta-Kum-Ta is thrilled to announce that Dr. Alan Homans from the University of Vermont Children’s Hospital has accepted the volunteer role of Medical Director for Camp Ta-Kum-Ta effective July 1, 2021. As the previous director of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology at UVM Medical, Dr. Homans is well versed in the often-complex needs of our campers and their families.
The Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) is pleased to announce the addition of Howard Switser, Professional Manufacturing and Business Growth Advisor, and Christopher Coulter, Advanced Manufacturing Technology Advisor, to its staff.
Giavara was appointed to the position of Interim Director and CEO effective July 1, 2021. Patricia Giavara served as VMEC’s Assistant Director for 12 years with leadership roles in VMEC’s strategic planning, new business development opportunities, stakeholder and partnership relationships, and services portfolio development and delivery including growth services and technology acceleration.
Hunger Free Vermont is pleased to announce the election of two new board members, Thomas Paron and Shane Rogers. “I am pleased with the strong community interest in supporting Hunger Free Vermont's mission by serving on the Board of Directors.
All Things Considered Host Henry Epp and Digital Producer Abagael Giles will take on new roles in the newsroom this summer, enhancing VPR's coverage of climate change, environment, economic issues, and state government accountability.
Front Porch Forum (FPF) is continuing its growth trajectory with two new hires. This staff expansion comes in the wake of many milestones, including record-setting member counts, forum postings and advertiser activity; major software developments, design improvements, and new features; and awards, accolades, and speaking invitations.
Clean Energy Group (CEG), a national nonprofit that works on clean energy and climate, announced the retirement of Lewis Milford, its founder and president. His retirement will become effective on December 31, 2021.