Delores Barbeau, MD, MPH, was named Physician of the Year by the Vermont Chapter of the American Academy of Family Physicians. This distinguished award, presented by co-worker Barbara Dalton, MD, recognizes Dr. Barbeau’s long-standing reputation as “an outstanding physician and humanitarian,” acknowledged by fellow practitioners and staff at the Springfield Health Center.
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The Vermont Lake Monsters have announced that Joe Doud has been promoted to General Manager, becoming the sixth GM in the New York-Penn League team's 22-year history. Doud, who has served as the team’s Assistant General Manager for the past four seasons, will focus on the organization’s day-to-day operations.
Vermont Gas has announced Beth Parent has joined the team as Corporate Communications Manager.
Parent joins current Director of Communications Steve Wark in guiding the company’s public relations, communications, and serving as a spokesperson.
Wayne LaBonte, Director of Sales at Twincraft Skincare, is pleased to welcome Bob Elmergreen as the company’s newest Director of Business Development. Hailing from the Midwest, Bob worked as a sales representative for over 10 years.
Molly Dillon, President of Merchants Trust Company has announced two employee appointments.
Diane Kline joined Merchants Trust Company as Personal Investment Officer. Kline brings a very strong investment and client services background. She will be based at Merchants Bank’s South Hero branch, serving Northwestern Vermont and the Burlington metro area.
Freeman French Freeman, a full-service architecture, planning, and interior design firm based in Burlington, Vermont, welcomes Jane Pickell, LEED AP ID+C, as interior designer. Jane brings a decade of design experience working for firms in New York, Wisconsin, and Vermont. She holds degrees from Barnard College in New York and the University of Wisconsin, Madison.
The non-profit, FOCUS ON FILM, announces its hire of a new executive director for the Green Mountain Film Festival. The non-profit hired Rachelle Murphy, a Berlin resident and recent masters of art graduate from Savannah College of Art and Design. Murphy coordinated the 2014 festival in Montpelier.
Rebecca Joyce, MD has joined the physician staff at Evergreen Family Health in Williston. Dr. Joyce is a Board Certified Family Medicine physician and has special interests in women’s health and pediatric care. She is an advocate for healthy lifestyles for prevention of chronic disease, and interested in care for all ages.
Marie Thresher, Chief Risk Officer for Merchants Bank, announces Jonathan Watson has been hired for the position of Audit Director. Watson has over ten years of banking experience, including operations, retail and trust. He is a University of Vermont graduate and has earned the Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) and Certified Fiduciary and Investment Risk Specialist (CFIRS) designations.
The Essex, Vermont’s Culinary Resort and Spa, has announced the appointment of Nazba Jenulevich as general manager. In this new capacity, Jenulevich is responsible for providing leadership, strategic direction and vision, as well as overseeing operational and asset management. He joined The Essex in June 2013 as the director of resort operations.
National Association of Professional Women has announced that Amy Mattinat, President of Auto Craftsman in Montpelier, VT, has been named 2014 Professional Woman of the Year. Amy Mattinat is recognized as an NAPW VIP Woman of the Year for her outstanding leadership and commitment within her profession.
Northfield resident Kate Beal is putting her architectural background to work as the newest member of the WallGoldfinger sales force.
Formerly of Northfield, WallGoldfinger designs, engineers and manufactures some of the world’s finest corporate furniture in a recently redesigned, state-of-the art space in the former Ethan Allen furniture plant on Hull Street in Randolph.