Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont (Blue Cross) is pleased to welcome Jason Robart and Karin Chamberlain to the non-profit health and wellness organization’s board of directors. They bring a dynamic knowledge of health care and finance.
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Sheehey Furlong & Behm, P.C. (“Sheehey”) and Hershenson, Carter, Scott and McGee, P.C. (“Hershenson”) are pleased to announce that effective May 1, 2021 the two law firms combined to form a single firm. Operating under the name Sheehey Furlong & Behm, the combined firm employs nearly 30 attorneys who offer a broad range of legal services.
Bee’s Wrap, the leading manufacturer of reusable, all-natural food storage wraps, announced that Tara Murphy will take the helm as CEO on June 1, succeeding Sarah Kaeck in the role she’s held since founding Bee’s Wrap in 2012.
The Vermont Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports is pleased to name Daniel Franklin, Executive Director of the North Central Vermont Recovery Center in Morrisville, the Business Wellness Leadership Award recipient for 2021. The honor recognizes Franklin’s motivational role-modeling, generous service to the community and strong leadership in sustaining a culture of wellbeing.
Aerospace company Liquid Measurement Systems, Inc announced that Gregory Maguire has assumed the role of General Counsel and Director of Strategic Initiatives, effective today. He will be responsible for growing LMS’ business relationships across all business sectors, as well as serving as the Company’s chief legal officer.
The United Way of Rutland County (UWRC), the largest non-governmental fundraiser for local services in the community, announced today that its Board of Directors has appointed Ashley Bride as Executive Director. She replaces Caprice Hover who retired from her position at the beginning of the month.
Rep Peter Welch announced that Patricia Johnson, an Emergency Room nurse from Bennington, was his virtual guest for President Biden’s Joint Address to Congress last evening.
Community College of Vermont (CCV) Director of Business Engagement Michael Keogh has been named a regional director for the National Council for Continuing Education and Training (NCCET).
Kathleen Brinegar, associate professor of Education at Northern Vermont University, has been chosen as the Vermont representative to the New England Board of Higher Education’s Open Education Resources Community of Practice.
Making a difference through criminal investigative work — not breaking glass ceilings — is what drew Maj. Ingrid Jonas to the Vermont State Police. But as she prepares to retire next week following a 23-year career as a state trooper, detective and ultimately a trailblazing commander, Jonas has managed to do both.
Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jay Nunn as the new Director of Operations. Jay joined Hickok & Boardman as Controller in October of 2018. “Jay has earned this promotion through his hard work and leadership capabilities,” said Scott Boardman, CEO.