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Jack Russell, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Jack Associates recently recognized sales associate Lisa Meyer with the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award for 2010.

The Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award is an integral part of the CENTURY 21 System’s commitment to excellence and recognizes Lisa’s dedication to making each and every client interaction a positive one.

John Abry a Realtor with RE/MAX North Professionals in Colchester recently completed the continuing education course “How to Best Serve Real Estate Investors”. The course was taught by Tom Lundstedt a recognized expert on the subjects of investment real estate and taxation. Abry said “I left with solid information I can use immediately” and looks forward to better serving his investor clients.

Dr. Robert E. Simpson, president and chief executive officer of The Brattleboro Retreat, has been chosen by the American Hospital Association (AHA) as the hospital leader in Vermont who did the most in 2010 to help broaden the base of community support for hospitals, to advocate on behalf of patients, and to deliver the hospital message to elected officials.

Bob Cotton has been appointed chief financial officer and senior vice president of National Life Group, it was announced today by Mehran Assadi, president and chief executive officer.

ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, is pleased to announce the addition of Rachel Connor as the new Events Manager. Rachel Connor is a native Vermonter who grew up in Vergennes. She attended Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island where she received a B.S.

DuBois & King, Inc, consulting engineers announce that Ben MacKinney, EI has joined the firm as a Structural Engineer in the firm’s Structures Department. A 2009 graduate of the University of Vermont’s School of Engineering, Mr. MacKinney is a Civil Engineer and Licensed Engineer Intern with 2 years of structural design experience. Mr.

DuBois & King, Inc, consulting engineers announce that Jody T. McDonald, E.I. has joined the firm as Senior Structural Designer in the firm’s Structures Department. Mr. McDonald is a Licensed Engineer Intern with 28 years of structural design experience. Mr. McDonald’s experience encompasses structural design of foundations and structural steel and wood framing design. Mr.

Stowe Area Association Executive Director Ed Stahl is pleased to announce the addition of Thomas Thamm to the SAA marketing team.

“We are delighted to welcome Tom as the Internet Marketing Manager,” says Stahl, “He brings his broad Internet experience to us at a critical time as we strive to take our online marketing to a new level of competitiveness.”

Saint Michael's College political science Professor Patricia Siplon has been awarded a Fulbright award to Jordan from the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, a 12-member Presidentially appointed board, funded by the U.S. Congress. Dr. Siplon will teach for a full year in the University of Jordan’s American Studies Program. Announcement of her selection was made March 25th.

Rice Memorial High School Associate Principal for Student Life, Lloyd Hulburd of Shelburne and History teacher, Sarah Smith Conroy of South Burlington have both been recognized as Claes Nobel Educators of Distinction by the National Society of High School Scholars (NSHSS).

Vermont Gynecology is the new medical practice of Kym Boyman, MD; Cheryl Gibson, MD; and Susan F. Smith, MD, all formerly of Vermont Women's Choice. Joining these doctors is Nurse Practitioner Linda Davidson, MS, APRN. All four board-certified clinicians have practiced in the greater Burlington area for many years.