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The Vermont Association of Insurance Professionals is pleased to announce that Lorie Whittemore from VSBIT, Berlin, VT has become the newest member of the VTAIP. Membership in VTAIP is an industry commitment to the insurance community through leadership development, career enhancement and creating relationships with other industry related connections.

TruexCullins is thrilled to announce the addition of three new employees to the firm: Stephen Poston, AIA; Kelsey Hatch; and Caroline White.

The Board of Directors of Vermont Information Technology Leaders, Inc. (VITL) announces that Beth Anderson will become President and Chief Executive Officer of VITL on December 2, 2019. She succeeds Michael K. Smith, who completed his role as interim CEO of the organization.

The Vermont Women’s Fund, a component fund of the Vermont Community Foundation, is welcoming three new members to its statewide council: Ceilidh Galloway-Kane, Zoe Kaslow, and Drusilla Roessle. The diverse council of women from around Vermont advises the Vermont Women’s Fund and participates in its grantmaking, strategic planning, and leadership work.

Dinse P.C. announces that two attorneys have been ranked in the Top 100 2019 New England Super Lawyers nomination, research and blue ribbon review process and Top 50 Women attorneys.

The Vermont Commission on Women, a non-partisan state commission working to advance rights and opportunities for women and girls, welcomed staff member Anna Brouillette as their new Data Management Coordinator.

Community Bank N.A. is pleased to announce the promotion of Heather Lafayette to branch supervisor of its Burlington, Vermont, North Avenue location. In her new role, Lafayette will oversee the office’s daily operations, ensuring every customer receives the highest level of service.

Attorney Marc B Heath of the northern New England law firm Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC has been elected to membership in the American Board of Trial Advocates, a national organization that recognizes the virtues of civility, integrity and professionalism in the courtroom.

Greensea, creator of OPENSEA®, the universal open software architecture for the marine industry, recently added three key personnel to its team to address current and future growth and to support its core business strategies. Positions have been created to support existing needs in business development, finance, and program management.

Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) has announced the appointment of Brian M. Barefoot to its Board of Trustees. “Quality health care is among the most important components of a thriving community. It requires bright, capable leaders with varied backgrounds and perspectives,” said Tommy Harmon, the board chair.

The Intervale Center is excited to announce that Tom Nold and Mari Jo Hanbury have joined the Intervale Center team as Finance Director and Staff Accountant.

Bill Orleans, president of PP&D Brochure Distribution, attended the October meeting of the International Association of Visitor Information Providers (formally Int. Assoc. of Professional Brochure Distributors) in Athens, Greece.

Visitor Information Providers is an international group of experienced, professional brochure distribution companies that focus on the tourism industry.