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The Vermont Foodbank’s Board of Trustees unanimously elected Jeff Tieman, president and CEO of Vermont Association of Hospitals and Health Systems (VAHHS), as its new Chair of the Board.

Former Vermont Legislator Janssen Willhoit of St. Johnsbury joins Allan Sullivan of Dorset in forming a new Vermont-based Civil Litigation and Criminal Defense Law Firm.

The director of Vermont Law School’s (VLS) Environmental Justice Clinic (EJC) has been appointed by President Joseph Biden, Jr, to a prominent role in his administration fighting racial and economic disparities in environmental policies.

Cardiologist, author, documentarian, and patient advocate Dr. Jennifer H.

The Lake Champlain Chamber announced its 110th Annual award recipients on Friday, January 29 via YouTube Live. Five awards were presented recognizing businesses and business leaders for their accomplishments and contributions to our community. An in-person celebration will be scheduled at a later date.

Packetized Energy announced that Tim Healy, former Chairman and CEO of energy intelligence and demand response leader EnerNOC, and Allison Bates Wannop, Founder of 44 North PLC, have joined its Board of Advisors.

The Vermont Electric Co-op (VEC) is seeking petitions from eligible candidates for three seats on the board of directors that are up for election in May.

Jewett Construction is pleased to announce the promotion of George Holcomb to General Superintendent. Prior to his promotion, Holcomb held the title of superintendent.

Working Fields, a mission-driving staffing agency, is pleased to announce the hiring of Chelsea Bardot Lewis as its first Chief Operating Officer (COO). After four years of rapid growth, Working Fields is expanding its leadership team to meet demand throughout Vermont and beyond.

The Vermont Arts Council elected five new trustees during the Council’s quarterly board meeting in January. Elected to three-year terms beginning in January 2021 were Emily Bernard (South Burlington); Will Kasso Condry (Burlington); Sharon Fantl (Brattleboro); and Holly Groschner (Corinth). Elected for a three-year term beginning June 2021 was Mark Foley (Rutland).

Northern Community Investment Corporation (NCIC) is pleased to announce Peter Corey as its new Interim President. A native of Littleton, New Hampshire, Peter Corey served thirty-four years in the US Army before retiring as a Brigadier General in 2015.

The Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) is pleased to announce the addition of Damon Devani to its team as technology & IT systems advisor.