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The University of Vermont Medical Center is pleased to announce that Brianna Boles AuD, CCC-A, F-AAA has joined the Audiology Department at the Fanny Allen Campus as a full-time Audiologist. She received her Doctor of Audiology degree from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst in 2014 and comes to us from Albany Medical Center Hospital in New York.

The University of Vermont (UVM) Health Network has named Eric Miller as the Network’s deputy general counsel and senior advisor, effective Monday, May 22. Miller served as the United States Attorney for the District of Vermont from June 2015 to February 2017.

Mercy Connections thanks the more than 450 community members who attended the annual May Luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center. The room was full of generous sponsors and supporters. Each year the Board of Directors selects a person who exemplifies mercy values and the example of Catherine McAuley, foundress of the Sisters of Mercy.

Hanson & Doremus Investment Management is pleased to announce that Sven Eklof is now a partner in the firm. He has been with the firm for 10 years and currently is in charge of operations, compliance and trading. Sven is a graduate of Burr and Burton Academy and the University of Vermont.

Mount Family Group, Ltd, the Williston-based franchisee of Westaff Workforce Solutions and Remedy Intelligent Staffing, has promoted Keisha Pollard, CSP from Personnel Supervisor to Branch Manager of the Barre, VT Westaff location. Pollard joined the company in August of 2015 as a Personnel Supervisor, and has been instrumental in the growth and success of the Barre, VT branch.

Nancy Hinchliff and Phoenix Books Essex will celebrate the launch of Hinchliff's new memoir, Operatic Divas and Naked Irishmen: An Innkeeper's Tale, on Tuesday, June 13th at 7pm.

VHB is excited to announce the promotion of Tom Jackmin, PE, ENV SP, to Senior Vice President and New England Regional Manager. Jackmin will lead the region, which accounts for $100 million of the firm’s total revenues, overseeing growth and operations for nine New England locations, including South Burlington.

Paul Frank + Collins PC (“PF+C”) is pleased to announce that attorneys Thomas R Melloni, Shane W McCormack, and G Russ McCracken have joined the firm’s Business Services, Commercial Finance, and Municipal Law + Public Finance teams.

Aida Volpone, CPA has joined Davis & Hodgdon Associates CPAs as a Supervisor specializing in nonprofit accounting, auditing, and tax. Aida graduated from Nichols College in Dudley, MA with a Bachelor degree in Accounting.

Long-time Realtors Ken and Bunny Libby have opened their own real estate firm on Mountain Road in Stowe. Stowe Area Realty offers full-service commercial, residential and investment property brokerage. “Clients can expect the quality advice, industry knowledge and commitment to the Stowe and Northern Vermont area they’ve come to count on us for,” Ken Libby said.

The Burlington Business Association (BBA) announced today that, effective 5/8/2017, Derik Wrightson has joined their team as Special Projects Manager. Derik attended Champlain College and graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business.

Rebecca (Becky) McClung, RN, MSN, has been appointed Chief Quality Officer at Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice. Becky assumed the role in April. Connie Colman, RN, MEd., who formerly held this position, retired after over 35 years of service to the agency. Becky has over 20 years of experience working in home health care as a Surveyor, Administrator, and Director of Nursing.