Special Olympics Vermont recently elected Lois Nial and Nicole Andreson to its Board of Directors and appointed two new officers. Nial is the Director of Finance at Shelburne Museum. Andreson is an attorney at Dinse, Knapp & McAndrew. Jeff LaBonte of Hickok and Boardman Insurance was appointed to Board Chair and Timothy Lewis of the University of Vermont is now Secretary.
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The Humane Society of Chittenden County honored eight local residents for their tireless support of -- and unwavering dedication to -- the prevention of animal suffering in our community.
Each year, the Queen City Police Foundation recognizes an individual who works closely with the Burlington Police Department and who contributes significantly to the overall well being of the greater Burlington community, by presenting the Antonio B. Pomerleau Medal of Honor Award.
Susan O’Rourke has joined Stowe Realty as a Sales Associate at the 254 Mountain Road Office. The announcement was made by John Biondolillo, President, Stowe Realty & BCK Real Estate Company.
Ms. O’Rourke will be responsible helping buyers and sellers of residential property in central Vermont. Susan brings with her over 16 years of real estate experience.
Gifford Medical Center has welcomed a new radiology group bringing increased services to the Randolph hospital.
Drs. John McIntyre and Scott Smith of Catamount Radiology joined Gifford in April as the hospital’s new radiologists.
The board of directors of First Night Burlington, Inc. announced that Jennifer Crowell has been appointed Executive Director. Crowell, most recently, was the Booking and Production Specialist for First Night Burlington, Festival Coordinator for Champlain Valley Folk Festival, and an Entertainment consultant.
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) announced today its selection of Senator Patrick Leahy (D-VT) as Legislator of the Year for 2010-2011. Senator Leahy received the award as part of the BIO Legislative Day Fly-In.
David Ashley, Senior Vice President of Freeman French Freeman, will reach two milestones May 13 – his 75th birthday and the day he retires after a 53-year career with Vermont’s oldest architectural firm.
Dr. Karen Clement-O’Brien, DNP, RN, the Director of the Center for Learning and Development (CLD) at Albany Medical Center (AMC), has been named Chair of the Nursing Division at Southern Vermont College. Although Dr.
Bread Loaf is pleased to announce that Josh Francis has joined the Bread Loaf team as an Architectural Designer. He is a LEED Accredited Professional, an AIA Associate member and is pursuing his Architecture license through NCARB.
Grace Spain has joined Spike Advertising in the newly created position of public relations and account associate. Grace will be tasked with developing additional in-house PR capacity for Spike and its client list. Prior to joining Spike, she interned with Burlington’s Community and Economic Development Office and the Burlington Community Justice Center.
Robert Burnetti, General Manager for Sheraton Burlington Hotel and Conference Center, has announced the appointment of Michael Breen, CEC as the hotel’s new Executive Chef. In this role he will oversee the culinary operations for the award-winning property.