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The Vermont Economic Development Authority (VEDA) is pleased to announce two staff promotions. Long-time Loan Officer Tom Porter has been named Senior Commercial Loan Officer, and Ann Miller has been promoted to Marketing Coordinator. “VEDA is so fortunate to have such talented people on our Staff,” said CEO Jo Bradley.

Dr. Sara Graves is joining orthopedic surgeon Dr. Mahlon Bradley at The University of Vermont Health Network - Central Vermont Medical Center Orthopedics and Sports Medicine practice. Other members of the orthopedic group include orthopedic surgeon, Dr. John Braun, and podiatrist, Dr. Kevin McNamara.

Eric Lafayette, a real estate sales professional from Burlington, has joined KW Vermont.

Eric will be joining KW Vermont as an individual agent. Eric is new to the world of Real Estate and is very eager to start his career. He has background experience in construction and property management and is looking forward to using those skills in his new career.

DuBois & King consulting engineers announce that Jonathan Ashley has joined the firm as a Senior Civil/Environmental Engineer. Mr. Ashley has 20 years of professional experience, including site development, brownfield and hazardous site remediation, permitting, and engineering services for roadways, slope stability, stormwater, and water/sewer projects throughout Vermont and New York.

Dr. Shon George Michael is joining The University of Vermont Health Network – Central Vermont Medical Center Neurology medical group practice.

Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP (GFC) has announced that Kelly Murray has been promoted to Director at the firm.

Kelly is a graduate of Trinity College of Vermont, where she received her Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Business Administration. She is also a member of the American Institution of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Vermont Society of CPAs.

Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty has announced that Dana Valentine has joined the Firm as a REALTOR. Recognized as a leading Agent in the market, Dana brings over a decade of real estate experience working with home buyers and sellers throughout Chittenden County and Northwest Vermont.

SymQuest Group, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Konica Minolta Business Solutions, U.S.A., Inc., recently announced the addition of Todd Connolly and Trista Acebo to its Administration and Client Support teams, respectively. Connolly joins SymQuest as a Document Solutions Project Coordinator, and Acebo as a Client Support Billing Specialist.

Businessman and Charlotte, Vermont resident Gregg Beldock has launched a new solar development company working on projects across New England. Beldock, CEO of the Shelburne-based Bullrock Corporation, has partnered with Deutsche Eco, a leading German solar company, to create Bullrock Deutsche-Eco Solar.

Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity has welcomed its new Executive Director Debbie Goodwin.

Powered by volunteers, Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity has been building homes in partnership with families in need since 1979. And today, the organization has announced the selection of Debbie Goodwin, M.Ed. as its new executive director.

Gallagher, Flynn & Company, LLP (GFC) has announced that Lisa Keller has been promoted to director at the firm.

Lisa graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from the University of Vermont. Lisa is a member of the American Institution of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) and the Vermont Society of CPAs.

American Meadows, a growing Williston, VT based gardening and seed e-commerce business recently hired Arocordis Design and its principal architect and workplace strategist, Stephen Frey to assist them with strategic workplace and design consulting services.