The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Furman as its next Executive Director. Furman will officially begin in the role on April 6.
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The Vermont State Colleges System (VSC) Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Sherry Kollmann as system Vice Chancellor and President of Vermont State University (VTSU) following a comprehensive national search.
Windsor resident and internationally recognized cartoonist Stephen R. Bissette will be appointed Vermont’s sixth Cartoonist Laureate on April 9 when he will be recognized at the Vermont State House.
Green Mountain Council Scouting Family are thrilled to announce that David “Dave” McAllister of Morrisville, Vermont, has been selected by the National Court of Honor as a member of the Silver Antelope Class of 2026.
Jeff Bartley, with the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport, has been awarded a 2026 AAAE Professional Development Grant to attend the Loretta Scott, A.A.E.
Otter Creek Engineering (OCE), a leading Vermont-based civil and environmental engineering firm based in Middlebury, has announced a key leadership transition. Jason Larocque, one of the company’s original founders and President since 2017, has stepped down from the role. Brent F. Rakowski, P.E. has been appointed to the position, effective immediately.
The University of Vermont Board of Trustees today reelected Cynthia Barnhart to serve as chair and welcomed two new members following a special meeting.
Barnhart, now serving her second year as chair, was first elected to the Board on August 1, 2014, then re-elected in December 2019 and October 2024. Her current term expires in March 2030.
The Davis & Hodgdon Advisory group, based in Williston, is pleased to announce that Donna London, CPA has been named as a partner at the firm. Donna joined Davis & Hodgdon CPAs in 2019, and she has provided tax and consulting services to the firm’s individual and business clients.
Todd Daloz, a veteran public servant with years of experience in public health, safety and state leadership has joined the Board of Trustees for University of Vermont Health – Central Vermont Medical Center.
Vermont Business Magazine In the past few months, Hunger Free Vermont has hired four key staff members, completing its 15-person team. Ranging in experience from development to communications, these individuals are going to be critical players for the statewide nonprofit in its next period of anti-hunger education and advocacy.
Governor Phil Scott has appointed Jon Murad to serve as the permanent corrections commissioner after serving as interim commissioner since August.