Norwich University English Professor Lea Williams has earned a spot in the 2021-22 Council of Independent Colleges and the American Academic Leadership Institute’s Senior Leadership Academy, a nationally competitive program.
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GLOWAESTHETICS Medical Spa + Beauty Boutique is proud to announce the addition of Kyley Lavigne, RN to their medical spa practice. Kyley is passionate about helping patients refresh their appearance using cosmetic injectables to create natural-looking skin rejuvenation.
Bill and Phyllis Martin are pleased to announce Margo Casco is joining them as owners of Greentree Real Estate. Margo joined Greentree in September 2017 and continues to work as a Realtor. Margo is a native Vermonter from Charlotte who graduated from the University of Vermont. She has a strong background in business and personal banking, including home lending.
The VNA & Hospice of the Southwest Region, (VNAHSR), one of the state’s largest providers of skilled home health and hospice services, recognized Alicia Elwood, an LNA in the CarePlus program as Clinical Employee of the 4th Quarter of 2020 and Deb Henky, Thrift Shop Associate as Non-Clinical Employee of the 4th Quarter of 2020.
SeaComm is pleased to announce the appointment of Joseph Feltz to the position of Branch Manager at the new Essex branch, located at 25 Carmichael Street. With over 25 years of experience, Feltz has a strong knowledge of the financial service industry with a passion for member service.
Mayor Miro Weinberger today announced the appointment of Kerin Durfee as the new Director of the City Human Resources Department (HR). Kerin brings over 20 years of management and recruitment experience, as well as extensive organizational development expertise to the role. Kerin currently serves as Director of Earned Revenues at ECHO Leahy Center for Lake Champlain.
Rutland Regional Medical Center welcomes Kevin Robinson as its new Director of Communications and Community Relations. Robinson brings 20 years of experience in marketing and communications, most recently as the president of his own firm, Schroon River Communications.
Mark Treanor has won the 2021 William E. Colby Award for his book, “A Quiet Cadence.” Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont, presents the award, now in its 22nd year, annually to a first solo work of fiction or nonfiction that has made a major contribution to the understanding of military history, intelligence operations, or international affairs.
Champlain College today announced that Monique M. Taylor, Ph.D., has been named its new Provost and Chief Academic Officer. She will begin in late summer. Dr. Taylor comes to Champlain College from the New York Institute of Technology, where she has served as the Campus Dean and Executive Director for the school’s Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates programs.
The Board of Trustees of the Vermont State Colleges System (VSCS) named Northern Vermont University (NVU) Professor Pat Shine as a VSCS Faculty Fellow for 2021-2022.
Healthy Living Market and Café is thrilled to announce that Chef Michael Daley has joined the South Burlington location’s Culinary Team. Chef Daley will work with Healthy Living’s growing team of culinary talent to bring the legacy brand’s new HL Fresh line to life.
Vermont Mutual Insurance Group, long recognized as a top 50 Property and Casualty insurer in the US, has recently elected Premila Peters, President of Data Innovations of Colchester, Vermont, to the company’s Board of Directors.