Black River Design has promoted architect Jesse Remick and architect and Director of Sustainability Polly Wheeler to partner at the Montpelier architectural firm. The pair have worked at Black River for a combined 53 years.
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Rebecca Stazi, former executive director of academic and administrative communications at the University of Vermont, has been appointed director of communications and community engagement at Green Mountain Floral Supply.
Dr. Stephen Leffler, president and chief operating office at the University of Vermont Medical Center; Lacey Smith (pictured), assistant director of Crisis, Advocacy, Intervention Programs for the city of Burlington; and retired health care consultant Susan Stock have been appointed to the board of directors of Cathedral Square
Brooke Decker, pollinator health specialist at the Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets, and state apiculturist of Vermont, has been elected to a one-year term as president of the Apiary Inspectors of America.
Real estate developer and entrepreneur Wayne Lamberton has been elected to the boards of directors at Community National Bank and its parent company, Community Bancorp. He will serve on the company's corporate governance and risk management committees.
Michelle Wade, a nurse practitioner at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph, has been named Vermont recipient of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners’ State Award for Outstanding Contributions.
Kittell Branagan & Sargent has announced the promotion of certified public accountant William “Bill” Keyser to shareholder at the St. Albans-based accounting and advisory services firm.
The Vermont State Police has announced the promotion of Shawn Loan from captain and special investigations commander to major and criminal division commander, effective Feb. 1. He will succeed Maj. Dan Trudeau, who will retire at the end of January.
The whiskey distiller WhistlePig has announced that CEO Jeff Kozak has stepped down after 10 years of outstanding leadership to pursue other opportunities. While the board of directors conducts a national search for his successor, Kozak will continue to serve as a board adviser and take on a role as consultant to the company.
Anthony Hamilton, a sheep farmer and back-country guide at Bolton Valley Resort, has been named recipient of the 2025 Kellen Sams Memorial Leadership Award by Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports.
Vermont’s Killington Resort, the largest ski and snowboard resort in eastern North America, has promoted several team members to new roles within the organization. These promotions will help streamline efficiencies across the resort with a new structure within several key departments and create opportunities for growth throughout the organization.
Community Heart & Soul, a nonprofit organization building stronger, healthier and more economically vibrant small cities and towns across the United States, has appointed Caroline Biddle McKenzie as market development associate.