White River Junction VA Medical Center is pleased to announce Dr Becky (Daley) Rhoads, AuD, as the facility’s new Associate Director. Dr Becky Rhoads began her VA career at the White River Junction VA Medical Center in June, 2009. She was a staff audiologist and was quickly selected for the Chief of Audiology position.
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Jill Lord, RN, MS, Director of Community Health at Mt Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) was named as one of the region’s Heroes & Leaders by the regional nonprofit Vital Communities, at the organization’s annual banquet recently in Quechee, Vermont at the Quechee Club.
The Hunger Free Vermont Board of Directors has named Anore Horton as its permanent Executive Director after an exhaustive national search. Horton, who had been the Acting Executive Director since January, is no stranger to Hunger Free Vermont’s donors, professional partners, friends, and employees, as she has been with the organization in various capacities over the last eight years.
Diane Snelling, Chair of the Natural Resources Board (NRB), announced today the appointment of Aaron Brondyke to the position of State Coordinator and the hiring of Joshua Donabedian as the organization’s new Coordinator, with responsibilities for Districts 5, 6 and 9.
Silver Leaf In-Home Care announces the promotion of Jacci Van Alder to Care Manager/Marketing. Her position was created to ensure a personalized level of service as Silver Leaf continues to grow. The company, founded in 1996, has been adding a steady roster of new clients and caregivers in response to Vermont’s aging population, as well as the growing demand for in-home care.
Northfield Savings Bank (NSB) announces changes to its Board of Trustees. The Bank is appreciative and thankful to outgoing Board member Robin Nicholson for 18 years of dedicated service and pleased to welcome Mark Saba. Nicholson’s span of service on the Board ended in April. Nicholson, who resides in Barre, is continuing on as a Corporator for the Bank.
The US Department of Veteran Affairs (VA) Manchester, NH and White River Junction, VT VA Medical Centers are proud to have Fellowship Trained Orthopaedic Manual Physical Therapists on their teams. This is a distinct honor that less than a single percentile of physical therapists in the nation hold and only 12 are in the VA Healthcare system nationwide.
Robert Cotton was appointed Chief Operating Officer of National Life Group and Sarah VanBeck was promoted to Chief Financial Officer. Mehran Assadi, Chairman, CEO and President, said the appointments reflect National Life’s continued success and focus on the future.
Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) is proud to announce the graduation of two residents in the Podiatry Residency Program. At a gathering of health system leadership, faculty, and fellow residents, Suzanne McGuire, DPM, and Evan Yoo, DPM, were awarded certificates of completion on the evening of Thursday, June 28 at the Mount Anthony Country Club.
Alyssa Crews is the latest Strategic Account Manager to join Inntopia’s Partner Services team. She is a graduate of Middlebury College who earned her BA in Environmental Studies and Conservation Biology with a minor in French. Originally from South Burlington, Alyssa spent the past six years in Boston where she worked as an Account Director for EMI Strategic Marketing.
Congratulations to Canopy Team member Austin Perdue who has completed the process to become a Datto-certified technician. Datto provides products and services for hybrid cloud business continuity, planning and disaster recovery.
Pride Center of Vermont is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Bensel as Executive Director effective August 1, 2018. Mike needs no introduction to friends and supporters of the Pride Center of Vermont.