Captive Review, a leading London-based trade publication for the captive insurance industry, has released their annual “Power 50” and “Ones to Watch” selections. These polls recognize the most influential individuals in the global captive insurance industry. A record fourteen captive insurance professionals with ties to Vermont were recognized.
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Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC) is pleased to welcome Family Nurse Practitioner Sophie Jannen to SVMC ExpressCare and Dartmouth-Hitchcock Putnam Physicians. Jannen earned her master’s degree in nursing from Simmons University in Massachusetts in 2020. She received her bachelor’s in nursing from Northeastern University.
Hickok & Boardman Insurance Group is pleased to announce the appointment of Jennifer Barrett as Vice President. “Jennifer has played a critical role in Hickok & Boardman’s growth over her eleven year tenure with the firm by developing and integrating our risk management offerings into our business client relationships”, said Paul Plunkett, President and Chief Operating Officer.
Pine Street Inn (PSI) is proud to announce that President and Executive Director Lyndia Downie were honored by Boston College and Framingham State University during their commencement ceremonies.
Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) is pleased to announce Brooke Rubright as their new Outreach Coordinator. Rubright joined CEDRR (formerly as Rutland Economic Development Corporation prior to the merger with Rutland Region Chamber of Commerce) as an intern in the fall of 2019 overseeing the organization's online Career Hub.
“Lt. Col. Roger Zeigler is ideally suited to lead the Vermont Army National Guard’s logistical planning and operations,” said Col. Tracey Poirier, chief of staff, Vermont Army National Guard. “He and I have worked side-by-side for much of the last ten years and I can say without hesitation that Lt. Col. Zeigler has always led with integrity and professionalism.
20 Southern Vermont Emerging Leaders were recognized on May 12th during day one of the Southern Vermont Economy Summit. Southern Vermont Young Professionals and the Shires Young Professionals sponsor the annual recognition event which celebrates young people from the Bennington and Windham regions.
Brattleboro Savings & Loan has added Nick Stuart to their finance team as a staff accountant. Nick started working at BS&L only a few years ago as a teller, but he brought with him some experience in accounting and an interest in learning more about the finance side of banking.
The Department of Health is pleased to announce that the National Child Passenger Safety Board (NCPSB) recently recognized Vermont Child Passenger Safety Coordinator Sidney Bradley as the 2021 U.S. Child Passenger Safety Instructor of Year.
Ellie Tobin Stubbs, BFA, Financial Advisor, and Gina Hilton-VanOsdall, BFA, Associate Financial Advisor with Ameriprise Financial in Barre, VT recently obtained the Behavioral Financial Advisor professional designation from Kaplan University and think2perform.
Adaptiva HR joyfully welcomes two new staffers to the company: Molly Ritvo and Christina Hayden. Molly Ritvo of Burlington, VT is Adaptiva HR’s Communications Specialist. She is responsible for all external communications and is currently providing marketing assistance with current workshops and trainings.
Each year, Emergency Medical Service providers (EMS) throughout Vermont respond to more than 100,000 requests for assistance. Add to that the unprecedented challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, and you come up with 2,800 responders and licensed ambulance and first responder services who deserve every moment of the EMS Week recognition that started on Sunday.