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Community Bank NA is pleased to announce that Matt Villemaire has joined the team as branch manager of the Barre and Northfield locations. In his new role, Villemaire will oversee the daily operations of both offices, ensuring every customer receives the highest level of service.

Deanna Emberley Bailey has been hired by the Vermont Energy Education Program (VEEP) as its director of education. Bailey has more than 25 years of education experience in Vermont, most recently as a lead instructor and project manager with the Vermont Science Initiative.

The local solar development, engineering, and construction firm heads into the new year with new employees and new promotions at both their Rutland and White River Junction offices.

The Vermont Futures Project has selected Chad T Ahern to join the organization in January to further its educational, outreach, and research efforts. Ahern comes with a wealth of experience in program development, organizational outreach, and fundraising from his work in higher education.

Green Mountain United Way is pleased to announce a new addition to its Working Bridges Program Staff. Laurie Kelty has been Executive Administrative Assistant with Green Mountain United Way since 2011 and in December was promoted to the role of Resource Coordinator for the organizations Working Bridges Program.

Today, Lisa Ventriss, President of Vermont Business Roundtable (Roundtable) announced the recipient of the Roundtable’s 2017 New Medallion Award, which recognizes exceptional school leadership and progress toward the state’s goals of equity, access, and quality of proficiency-based learning experiences for all Vermont students.

Fab-Tech Inc, based in Colchester, Vermont, recently promoted Mike Baranski to Director of Marketing & Sales. “Mike will have Fab-Tech’s outside sales team and inside sales operations team reporting to him and will be responsible for growing Fab-Tech’s coated duct business,” said Scott Fine, President of Fab-Tech.

The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association will recognize Deb Loughlin with the Crystal Heart Award at the Vermont Go Red For Women Luncheon on Feb 1, 2018 in South Burlington, VT. The Crystal Heart Award celebrates the success and commitment of a local woman who has served as an advocate, a volunteer and a role model in improving the health of women in her community.

Attorney Peter D Van Oot is leaving the law firm where he has practiced for more than 30 years to join a new venture with Dr Robert Simpson, the former chief executive officer of the Brattleboro Retreat. The new business, called The Difference Leadership Group, counsels for-profit and non-profit leaders in governance and leadership.

Paul Frank + Collins PC announces that attorney Kimberly K Hayden of Burlington, VT has been elected as a shareholder and Director of the firm. Kimberly Hayden joined PF+C as a senior level of counsel attorney in 2016. She leads the firm’s Energy + Environment practice.

Fothergill Segale & Valley, Certified Public Accountants, are proud to announce that Christy E Day has passed the Certified Public Accountants (CPA) exam and has been recognized by the Vermont Board of Public Accountancy, as a CPA.

Fab-Tech Inc, based in Colchester, Vermont, has hired Mike Mulcahy as Midwest Regional Sales Manager. “Mike brings more than a decade of sales management and account development experience in the water and wastewater industry to our team,” said Scott Fine, President of Fab-Tech. “He’s a solid fit for our goals and initiatives. We are pleased to add such a key person to our roster.”