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The TW Wood Art Gallery today announced the appointment of Margaret Coleman as the nonprofit organization’s new executive director. Coleman takes over the position from Ginny Callan.

Armistead Senior Care is pleased to announce that Care Manager Dana Smith is a recognized PAC Certified Independent Trainer. This certification is designed for individuals who wish to learn to train others in Teepa Snow's Positive Approach® to Care (PAC) philosophy providing dementia related awareness, knowledge, and skill development in a group setting.

United Counseling Service welcomes Rachel Darby, MSN, PMHNP-BC as the newest member of the Psychiatric Medical Team (PMT). The PMT supports all Divisions of UCS by providing medical treatments for psychiatric conditions and ensuring clinical standards of services are being maintained. The team also provides psychiatric consultation to Southwestern Vermont Medical Center (SVMC).

Ryan Tremblay has joined Bar Harbor Bank & Trust as AVP, Mortgage Loan Originator. Working from the Bank’s Woodstock branch, Ryan helps people buy the home of their dreams by arranging financing for first time homebuyers, growing families or someone downsizing, second homes, a re-finance or new construction.

Audubon Vermont today announced the appointment of three new members to its board: Cheryl Pinto, John Buck and Lukas McGowan. Cheryl Pinto leads Global Values Led Sourcing for Ben & Jerry’s, Vermont’s iconic, progressive ice cream company. As the company’s ‘"Sorceress," Cheryl works to advance positive social and environmental impact across all of Ben & Jerry’s value chains.

Charles S. C. Clement, Director of Development at Mt. Ascutney Hospital and Health Center (MAHHC) in Windsor, Vermont, has been named as a Certified Fund Raising Executive (CFRE) by CFRE International. Clement joins more than 6,300 professionals around the world who hold the CFRE designation.

Governor Phil Scott today recognized and celebrated the efforts of Vermont state employees, attending an awards ceremony and presenting a proclamation designating May 5-11, 2019 as “Public Service Recognition Week” in Vermont.

Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty is pleased to announce that Peggy Steves has joined the company’s Rutland, Vermont, office as a Sales Associate. Prior to joining Four Seasons Sotheby's International Realty, Peggy enjoyed a successful 20 year career in the marketing and advertising industry.

Christopher B Zimmerman, assistant general counsel at National Life, has been promoted to Vice President and General Counsel effective June 1. Zimmerman has been at National Life for six years and has provided legal support for the company’s life insurance operations and is responsible for much of National Life’s litigation work.

The George Wright Society (GWS) has honored RSG Senior Director Steve Lawson with their prestigious award for Social Science Achievement. The award is given in recognition of excellence in social science research, management, or education related to parks, reserves, and other protected areas.

The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) today announced two newly elected members to its Board of Directors. Both Ted Foster of Vergennes and Tony Collier of Colchester attended their first Board meeting last week at VEDA's office in Montpelier.

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce Amy (Morrison) Spear, a forward-thinking, leader who understands membership and mission, as the new Vice President of Tourism and Sally Cooper, an accomplished marketing professional in both B2B and B2C space as the new Director of Marketing and Communications.