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Community National Bank (CNB) President and CEO Christopher Caldwell has announced the promotion of Holly Pepin to Assistant Vice President and Treasury and Municipal Relationship Manager. Pepin started her career with CNB in 1995 as a Teller in our Derby Office. In 2001, she joined the Trust Department, where she worked for a year before leaving to start a family.

Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak has hired Lisa Gerlach as her new Chief of Staff. Gerlach brings extensive political experience and most notably served as Lieutenant Governor David Zuckerman’s Chief of Staff.

On April 23, 2026, the Vermont General Assembly read into public record a

Central Vermont Council on Aging (CVCOA) has appointed Casey Winterson to Executive Director, effective May 11. Winterson succeeds John Mandeville, who will remain in the role for a brief transition period before retiring May 22. 

WellBridge Wealth, a private wealth advisory practice with Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC in Colchester, was named to the list of “Best-in-State Wealth Advisors” published by Forbes. The list recognizes financial advisors who have demonstrated high levels of ethical standards, professionalism, and success in the business.

800response, based in Burlington, the industry leader and pioneer in premium toll-free vanity numbers and lead gen services for 36 years, announced the hi

Emma Allen recently stepped into a new role as Outreach & Field Manager for Let’s Build Homes, a Vermont nonprofit advocating for housing abundance across Vermont. She previously worked at the Vermont Community Foundation. Allen is a graduate of the University of Vermont (2023) and Brattleboro Union High School.

Alex “AD” David, President and CEO of Equity Services, Inc., the broker-dealer and registered investment adviser affiliated with

Community National Bank (CNB) President and CEO Christopher Caldwell has announced Brandyn Bassett has accepted the position of Montpelier Office Manager and Bank Officer. Brandyn brings over 10 years of banking experience to his new role at CNB. 

Professional Financial Associates, LLC (PFA) in Williston has added Aliza Ogden to the team as Director of Operations. Ogden brings a strong background in client service, legal and financial documentation, and organizational systems development, with experience spanning estate planning, account management, and small business operations.

Gravel & Shea has welcomed two new litigation legal assistants to the team. 

Gabriela Torrens-Sperry (pictured) graduated from the University of Miami with a B.A. in Political Science and International Studies. Prior to joining Gravel & Shea, Gabriela worked in immigration law at a Miami-based law firm. 

Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC (DRM) has announced that Attorney Robin Rodriguez has joined the firm’s Litigation Team as an Associate. Rodriguez brings strong credentials and diverse experience to the firm’s robust litigation practice.