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Biographer Colonel Douglas V. Mastriano, Ph.D. is the 2015 William E. Colby Award winner for his book, “Alvin York: A New Biography of the Hero of the Argonne.” Norwich University awards the Colby annually to an author of a first book.

The Vermont Council on Rural Development (VCRD) recently announced that Jenna Whitson is its new community and policy senior associate. She will be supporting VCRD’s Community Visit program as well as its climate change economy initiative.

David Silverman, president and chief executive officer of Union Bank has announced that Jonathan J. Gould has been selected as the Bank’s new Senior Vice President and Senior Commercial Loan Officer.

PC Construction has announced the promotion of Joseph Picoraro to the position of vice president. The 36-year PC Construction veteran most recently served as construction executive.

Hickok & Boardman Retirement Solutions, today announced Daniel M. Boardman CFP®, AIF was recognized as a top retirement plan advisor* by LPL Financial.

Green Mtn. Concert Services Inc. (GMCS) is celebrating 20 years of providing physical security services to clients across the Northeast. Since its creation in 1995 by Middlebury native Kevin W. Cheney, GMCS has been a part of almost every notable special event in Vermont. From music festivals to sporting events, the special event elite have used GMCS to make their events safe.

Cory Richardson has been appointed to Northfield Savings Bank executive team as senior vice president – chief financial officer.

At its 28h Annual Membership Meeting held at The Essex Resort and Spa, the Vermont Business Roundtable elected seven new directors to their first three-year term, including: Mary Burns, President and CEO of Greater Burlington YMCA; Tom Dee, President and CEO of Southwestern Vermont Health Care; Mark Foley, Owner and President of Foley Services; Walter Frame III, Executive Vice President of Trap

BAYADA Hospice announced that Kristin Barnum, RN, BSN, MBA —an expert in hospice and palliative care—has been promoted to Division Director. She will oversee hospice care offices that provide a comprehensive array of end of life services to patients and their families in Vermont and New Hampshire.

Attorneys Elizabeth L. Kohler and Cathleen E. Stadecker have been elected directors and owners of the northern New England law firm Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC and Director William J. Dodge has assumed a new leadership role at the firm. The election of the new members took place at the firm’s annual meeting in December.

Administrative assistant Marcy King has joined the South Burlington team of design firm Stantec.

In her role, King provides input and support to ensure the smooth, steady, and skillful operation of Stantec’s Vermont-based staff. King has over 30 years of experience in this field, with specific expertise in office coordination, daily operations management, and paralegal work.

The Real Estate Company, located on Main Street in Bristol, is pleased to welcome REALTOR Danelle Birong as a managing broker specializing in residential property in Addison and Southern Chittenden Counties.