The Green Mountain Club today announced the choice of Will Wiquist as the organization’s new executive director. Wiquist is the first new director in more than a decade for the 101-year old, 10,000 member club which maintains Vermont’s Long Trail network and seeks to promote the role of the mountains in people’s lives.
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In an effort to ensure an even closer working relationship between the physicians and the hospital, Dr. Lowrey Sullivan has accepted the position of Chief Medical Officer on Northwestern Medical Center’s Leadership Team. He will begin his new part-time role at the hospital on or about June 1.
People’s United Bank recently announced that Brandy Ellison has joined the bank as Customer Service Manager for the Woodstock office. As Customer Service Manager, Ellison will be responsible for overall management of the customer experience, including direct supervision and development of the customer service staff and all operational aspects of the branch.
People’s United Bank recently announced that Iona Kemp has joined the Business Banking Team as Business Banker and Vice President. Kemp will work with existing and new business clients to bring them value-added solutions for their financial needs. Kemp will work with business owners in Barre, Montpelier, Waitsfield and Stowe.
Randall Zuckerman, MD, of North Country Surgical Associates in Newport, Vermont, recently co-authored an article that will be published in Annals of Surgery.
Katherine Kirby, St Michael's College assistant professor of philosophy, was named recipient of the top award presented to a faculty member of a Vermont Campus Compact member campus at the 2011 Statewide Awards Ceremony held April 7 at the Capitol Plaza conference Center in Montpelier.
Jack Russell, broker/owner of CENTURY 21 Jack Associates recently recognized sales associate Lisa Meyer with the CENTURY 21 Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award for 2010.
The Quality Service Pinnacle Producer Award is an integral part of the CENTURY 21 System’s commitment to excellence and recognizes Lisa’s dedication to making each and every client interaction a positive one.
John Abry a Realtor with RE/MAX North Professionals in Colchester recently completed the continuing education course “How to Best Serve Real Estate Investors”. The course was taught by Tom Lundstedt a recognized expert on the subjects of investment real estate and taxation. Abry said “I left with solid information I can use immediately” and looks forward to better serving his investor clients.
Dr. Robert E. Simpson, president and chief executive officer of The Brattleboro Retreat, has been chosen by the American Hospital Association (AHA) as the hospital leader in Vermont who did the most in 2010 to help broaden the base of community support for hospitals, to advocate on behalf of patients, and to deliver the hospital message to elected officials.
Bob Cotton has been appointed chief financial officer and senior vice president of National Life Group, it was announced today by Mehran Assadi, president and chief executive officer.
ECHO Lake Aquarium and Science Center, at the Leahy Center for Lake Champlain, is pleased to announce the addition of Rachel Connor as the new Events Manager. Rachel Connor is a native Vermonter who grew up in Vergennes. She attended Johnson and Wales University in Providence, Rhode Island where she received a B.S.
DuBois & King, Inc, consulting engineers announce that Ben MacKinney, EI has joined the firm as a Structural Engineer in the firm’s Structures Department. A 2009 graduate of the University of Vermont’s School of Engineering, Mr. MacKinney is a Civil Engineer and Licensed Engineer Intern with 2 years of structural design experience. Mr.