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Gravel & Shea has welcomed two new litigation legal assistants to the team. 

Gabriela Torrens-Sperry (pictured) graduated from the University of Miami with a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies. Prior to joining Gravel & Shea, Gabriela worked in immigration law at a Miami-based law firm. 

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC (DRM) has announced that Attorney Robin Rodriguez has joined the firm’s Litigation Team as an Associate. Rodriguez brings strong credentials and diverse experience to the firm’s robust litigation practice.

ReArch Construction has added three talented professionals to its growing team: Shannon Spaulding as Estimating Coordinator, Jeff Gregory as Project Manager II, and Amanda Savage as Director of Business Development. 

KeyBank has named Leonid (Len) Batsevitsky commercial leader for the Boston and Vermont Markets, as well as president of KeyBank’s Boston Market.

Fluency, the Digital Advertising Operating System (DOAS) for scaling paid media operations across all major channels, announced the appointment of Eric Picard as Senior Vice President (SVP) of Product.

Health Care and Rehabilitation Services (HCRS), southeastern Vermont’s non-profit community mental health agency, has appointed Jed Kingman as Director of Information Technology.

Champlain Housing Trust honored several people or institutions at their Annual Meeting at the DoubleTree by Hilton Burlington in March. At this year’s gathering on March 18th, 2026, Chief Executive Officer Michael Monte presented the following awards:

Community Health has appointed Lesley Classen as the new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). This addition supports Community Health’s ongoing commitment to workforce development, staff engagement, and the cultivation of a cohesive organizational culture.

Delta Dental Plan of Vermont announces the election of a new trustee to its board. Sue Caswell will serve a three-year term which began on March 27, 2026.

Rose Polyakova, co-owner and operator of Heart of the Village Inn in Shelburne, has joined the Lipkin Audette Team at Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman. She brings a strong background in finance, entrepreneurial experience, a heart for hospitality, and a record of completing a half marathon in all 50 states to her new career as a REALTOR. 

Community Financial Services Group, LLC (CFSG) has promoted Kimberly L. Arms to Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Arms is also a member of CFSG’s Executive Team, where she plays a key role in shaping the firm’s strategic direction and operational excellence.

Community Financial Services Group, LLC (CFSG) has promoted Patrick Talcott to Executive Vice President and Director of Asset Management. In this expanded leadership role, Talcott will oversee CFSG’s asset management strategy and lead a team of Wealth Advisors in delivering customized investment solutions designed to help clients achieve their long-term financial goals.