Faces&Places

February 2003

Bob Aldrich and Leon Comstock joined the South Hero office of Coldwell Banker Islands Realty Inc. as full-time Realtors. Aldrich was a school principal in Vergennes, Burlington and Grand Isle. Comstock has seven years' real estate marketing experience.

Dr. Carl Ellis joined Champlain College as director of the Center for Online and Continuing Education. He brings 24 years of experience with universities in Alaska, Montana, Nebraska and South Dakota. Other new hires include Steven Adams, head resident at 396 Main St.; Karen Bauer, program coordinator for the International Office in Dubai, United Arab Emirates; Paul Hochanadel, head resident at Sanders Hall; Marie Kascus, interim director of the library; Lisa Pawlik, marketing traffic coordinator; and Jenna Potash, admissions counselor. Faculty member Elaine Young has become the temporary assistant director of the e-Business and Commerce degree program.

Kelley Knight has joined Hickok & Boardman Employee Benefits Group as client account manager. Knight is a licensed Vermont agent and broker and a board member of Champlain Valley Association of Insurance Women.

Joseph M. Finnigan, president and CEO of Vermont Federal Credit Union, announced that Philip Shepard Jr. has joined the senior management team as vice president of lending. He was with New England Federal Credit Union.

Sarah Carpenter, executive director of Vermont Housing Finance Agency, announced the hiring of Pat LaFond of Georgia as homeownership specialist. LaFond was with Chittenden Bank in Burlington.

Shelly Gasow, M.D., joined Mark Seymour, D.O., in the combined specialty of family medicine and obstetrics at Gifford Medical Center in Randolph. Gasow brings a broad range of experience from her work with the Peace Corps, the Indian Health Service in New Mexico, Doctors Without Borders in China and the Indian Health Service in Washington state.

James W. Murdoch and Kurt M. Hughes of the law firm Murdoch & Hughes announced the association of Frank J. Twarog with the firm. He will concentrate in the areas of criminal defense, personal injury and family law.

Michael Flynn, managing partner Gallagher, Flynn & Co. LLP, announced the CPQ and consulting firm has promoted co-managers Fred B. Grubb, SPHR, and Frank H. Sadowski, SPHR, to partner. Joining the firm as partner is Brian J. Monbouquette. He comes to Gallagher, Flynn from Unibex Inc. in Washington, D.C.

The Vermont Convention Bureau is opening its second satellite office and its first out-of-state location in Boston, Mass. The office houses a part-time salesperson. VCB's main office is in Burlington, with a full-time satellite office in Rutland.

David Cunningham was named executive chef at Perry's Fish House. He came to Vermont in 2001 from Louisiana, where he was a chef at Commander's Palace. Before taking his current position, he was chef de cuisine at Mary's Restaurant at the Inn at Baldwin Creek.

Freeman French Freeman architectural firm of Burlington hired architect Peter Burns, who will work on projects for Burlington International Airport. He was with Rabideau Architects.

Michael J. New was promoted to vice president for human resources at St. Michael's College. He has been with the college since July 2001.

Toki Eley was appointed director of the Visiting Nurse Association's maternal and child health services. Lisa Simon was named associate director of maternal and child health for the VNA Family Room and Parent Child Center services. Keven Eriksen was named associate director of maternal and child health for perinatal and pediatric health services. All three have served with VNA in other positions.

Century 21 Jack Associates welcomed Debra Carr to its sales team. Carr works in the Montpelier office.

Place Creative Co., a strategic design and marketing firm in Burlington, hired Eileen Warner as director of accounts and business development. She was marketing director for the Stowe Area Association.

Mail Boxes Etc. named Wendy Huff area operations manager for VT 210 and NY206, an area that covers stores in Vermont, New Hampshire and part of New York state. She was manager of the company's store in downtown Burlington.

Acting Dean Rachel Johnson announced the appointment of Kenneth Becker and Christopher Koliba as co-directors of the master of public administration program in the University of Vermont College of Agriculture & Life Sciences.

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Vermont promoted Sharon Winn to director of quality improvement. She was counsel to the provider contracting department.

Paul, Frank & Collins, attorneys at law, announced two new associates: Christopher J. Leff and Rebecca van Doren. Leff was with a Minnesota firm. Van Doren comes to Vermont from Arizona.

SouthTrust Bank of Birmingham, Ala., named Karen R. Makowski senior vice president of performance enhancement. Makowski is former CEO of KeyBank of Vermont.

Joseph L. Boutin, president and chief executive officer of Merchants Bank, announced the following staff changes. Christine M. Auriemma was named branch president of the bank's North Avenue office in Burlington. She succeeds Darcy Cunningham, who was named branch president of the Winooski office. Erin H. Perry was appointed branch president of the Fairlee office. She succeeds Lou S. Chase, who left the company. Linda J. Eaton was promoted to branch president of the Essex Junction office, succeeding Dori Richards, who transferred to the credit division.

Robert P. Stiller, chairman, president and CEO of Green Mountain Coffee Inc., announced that Daniel R. Martin has joined the company as vice president of sales and marketing. Martin was with the Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company (A&P).

Cambium Group, a developer of Web channel solutions, announced the appointment of Shari Chouinard as vice president of client development. Chouinard was with National Life Insurance Co.

Web designer and marketing professional Dana Adams joined the Bluehouse Group in Richmond. He was with Level 9, a Web design firm in Montpelier.

Lynne Robbins joined Lund Family Center as director of child and family services. She was with Child Care Resource in Williston for 14 years.

Barbara Raab Nardozzi joined Honey Gardens Apiaries of Hinesburg to develop and formulate plant medicine and therapeutic products. Nardozzi is an adjunct professor of horticulture and herbalism at the University of Vermont and offers classes and apprenticeships in herbal studies at Bramblewood Gardens, her registered Plant Savers botanical sanctuary in Hinesburg.

Frederick J. O'Brien has joined New England Financial as a financial representative. A member of the Million Dollar Round Table, he was with New York Life.

Vermont Housing Finance Agency promoted Kathy Curley to the newly created position of tax credit compliance specialist. She was administrative assistant.

David M. Oliveira was appointed chief financial officer for the Vermont Foodbank in Barre. He succeeds Cecelia M. Miller, who is retiring.

Nancy Natvig, R.N., was hired as the Visiting Nurse Association's Adult Home Care services team manager. She was director of nursing at Mayo Healthcare.

Bob Thibault & Sons Appliance Sales & Service welcomed Catherine Beauregard to its showroom sales staff.

Richard L. Vaughan, a veteran property and casualty insurance executive, joined Iroquois New England to manage its growth in New Hampshire, Vermont and Maine.

Lang Associates announced the addition of George L. Ballou II to its sales team. He has 20 years' experience, most recently in Maine. Pamela Ann Fregeau was named coordinator in the Lang, Lion & Davis division of the company. She was office manager and marketing coordinator at LandVest.

REMAX/North Professionals of Colchester welcomed Kathie Desautels, Realtor, to its team. She has 24 years of experience.

Stoweflake Mountain Resort & Spa announced the appointment of Bruno Roulleux director of food and beverage. Roulleux has wine and fine dining service experience in four- and five-star hotels throughout Europe and the United States as well as on international cruise lines. He was with Grove Isle Club & Resort in Miami.

The Vermont State Employees Credit Union opened a branch in Burlington that introduces high-tech banking to the area with a Remote Teller System, a two-way audio-video system that is the first of its kind in Vermont.

Reprographics of New England moved its South Burlington office to 60 Commerce St., Williston.

Chittenden County Metropolitan Planning Organization has moved its offices to 30 Kimball Ave., Suite 206, South Burlington. The phone number is 660-4071.

The Darcy Group Ltd. announced a move to 95 St. Paul St., Burlington.

John Hunt, executive vice president of Coburn & Feeley Property Management, announced the following appointments. Bill Birkmaier was named assistant property manager at the Quail Hollow Senior Living Community in West Lebanon, N.H. Irene Wright joined the firm as assistant property manager at the White Rock Senior Living Community in Bow, N.H.

Paul A. Perrault, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Chittenden Corp., announced the following structure and management changes at the organization. John Kelly was appointed chief banking officer for oversight of the corporation's banks. Larry DeShaw was named president of Chittenden Bank. Danny O'Brien was assigned responsibility for the integration of the pending purchase of Granite State Bank. Kirk Walters will continue to oversee development of several corporation-wide activities. Jack Barnes was appointed executive vice president of a newly created service delivery group.

The governmental affairs firm Sirotkin and Necrason PLC announced its association with Candace Moot, formerly with the Vermont Ski Areas Association and AARP-Vermont.

Selection Video, a provider of video leasing programs in South Burlington, hired Jim Kenny as operations manager.

Sarah Carpenter, executive director of the Vermont Housing Finance Agency, announced the hiring of Renee Couture as administrative assistant. She was a senior software analyst with IDX Systems Corp.

Women Business Owners Network hired Meredith Martin Davis of Underhill as executive director. She replaces Linda Wheeler. Davis is the owner of Verdance Business Connections.

Paul Kaza Associates Inc. announced several staff additions and promotions. Lisa Scott Kingsbury was promoted from public relations account executive to director/public relations. Barbara Devine was promoted from account manager to director/operations. Rachel Carter was named public relations account executive. She was with New England Financial in Burlington. Jacqui Carroll was appointed accounts receivable administrator. She was with Polar Beverages. Katie LeFebvre was named office administrator. She comes from Chittenden Bank. Allison Rude, a recent graduate of the University of Vermont, was named account coordinator.

Tina L. Frappier was promoted to research and development analyst for the Vermont Mutual Group, Vermont Mutual Insurance Co., Northern Security Insurance Co. Inc. and Granite Mutual Insurance Co. She has worked with Vermont Mutual since 1988.

Lisa Ventriss, president of the Vermont Business Roundtable, announced the hiring of Diana McNally as director of communications. McNally has a background in advertising and communications.

Jeff Voth was named senior sales manager at Topnotch at Stowe Resort and Spa. He was senior sales manager for the national sales office of Vail/Rock Resorts in Colorado.

Lang Associates moved its St. Albans office to larger quarters at 95 S. Main St.

ReCycle North announced the addition of two staff members. Rob Ricketson was named deconstruction services manager. Cedric Spence was named information systems manager.

Fletcher Allen Health Care has named John K. Evans interim chief operating officer. A 1977 graduate of the University of Vermont, Evans brings 25 years of health care administration experience at hospitals in Connecticut and in the U.S. Army medical department. Earlier, the board of trustees announced the appointment of Louise McCarren as chairwoman and accepted the appointment of four new members of the board: Wendy Davis, M.D., a pediatrician at FAHC and professor of pediatrics at the UVM College of Medicine; Cornelius Hogan, former secretary of the Vermont Agency of Human Services; Elisabeth Robert, president of Vermont Teddy Bear Co.; and William Schubart, president of Resolution Inc. Vice chairman of the board is Alan Overton. James Hebert, M.D., was named secretary.

Jennifer Kellogg was hired as a designer by Jager Di Paola Kemp Design of Burlington. She was with OvenDigital in San Francisco. Bruce Gibbs was named sound designer/editor for the interactive design team. He was media manufacturing supervisor at Resolution Inc.

WESCO Distribution, an electrical wholesaler, announced the hiring of Dan Ashline as construction and industry outside salesman. He is a master electrician with more than 20 years' experience.

Coldwell Banker Hickok & Boardman Realty announced the following new staff members. Chris Hurd, a licensed real estate professional, has joined the real estate team. Nick Riina, a licensed real estate professional, has joined the office of Chris von Trapp as assistant. Joining Brian Boardman's real estate team as account executive is Jody Pino. Sarah Cromie is transaction coordinator. Bobbi Marler is part-time administrative assistant to Karen Waters.