People in the news

Elizabeth Harlow, CIC was named the 2019 Vermont International Association of Insurance Professionals (IAIP) Member of the Year at the joint meeting of Champlain Valley Association of Insurance Professionals (CVAIP) and Vermont Association of Insurance Professionals (VTAIP) held at Capital Plaza.

The Sharon Academy (TSA) is proud to announce Mary Newman as the new Head of School. Newman is currently the Assistant Head of School at TSA, where she also teaches Spanish, serves as the Dean of Faculty, the Director of Performing Arts, and has been a long-time student advisor.

Casella Waste Systems, Inc. (“Casella”) (Nasdaq: CWST), a regional solid waste, recycling and resource management services company, announced today the appointment of Michael L. Battles to Casella’s Board of Directors (the “Board”) effective December 17, 2019. Mr. Battles is currently the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Clean Harbors, Inc.

Todd C Lagrow, CIC Vice President Property & Casualty at NFP in South Burlington, VT has earned the Certified Risk Manager (CRM) professional designation.

CVMC President and Chief Operating Officer, Anna Tempesta-Noonan, RN, received the first annual Partner of the Year award from Capstone Community Action’s Executive Director, Sue Minter. The award was given to Noonan earlier this month for her continued service and commitment to improving the lives of central Vermont families.

Rutland Regional is pleased to announce that Kirk Postlewaite has joined our organization as Director of Population Health for the Community Health Improvement Department. He will be working with the hospital’s Community Health Team, community providers, OneCare and the state to help increase wellness across the Rutland region.

More than 400 highly-trained volunteer instructors make Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports’ mission of empowering individuals with disabilities possible. Out of a dedicated pool of volunteers, Vermont Adaptive program coordinators recognized this year’s four Volunteers of the Year at off-snow trainings this fall.

The New York Council of Trout Unlimited, a national non-profit that conserves, protects and restores North America’s coldwater fisheries and their watersheds, has given UVM professor Ellen Marsden its 2019 Professional Achievement Award.

Rehabilitation Therapy at The University of Vermont Medical Center is pleased to announce that Diann Bean will be joining the rehabilitation therapy team at the Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Center (ORC) on 12/30/2019 as a Therapy Support Specialist.

Community National Bank President Kathy Austin is pleased to announce the promotion of Amanda Pepin to Credit Administration Officer. Amanda joined the bank’s Credit Administration Department in 2008 as a Credit Analyst and, in 2015, she was promoted to Senior Credit Analyst.

We are excited to announce that Paw Print & Mail is under new ownership! After nearly 30 years, Tom is ready to explore new opportunities, and was fortunate to find the ideal successor in Tim Fortune. Over the past two months, Tim has been working closely with Tom to learn the ropes and ensure that Paw Print’s reputable level of service remains unchanged.

The Women’s Small Business Program (WSBP) at Mercy Connections announces the graduating class of their 60th cohort of the Start Up: Comprehensive Business Planning class. On Thursday, December 19th, ten entrepreneurs will graduate from this semester-long program with the launch or expansion of their businesses.

Fall 2019 Start Up Graduates: