Greta LaMountain has joined the law firm of Bacon Wilson, P.C. of Springfield. LaMountain, a general practitioner with a focus on financial and real estate matters, will work out of the Amherst office.
Peter Knapp recently became the new owner of Danco/Danish Inspirations in West Hatfield.
Pamela Mackenzie, Vice President of Comcasts Hartford-Springfield area, was recently recognized with the Career Achievement Award by Women in Cable Telecommunications New England at its fourth annual awards ceremony in Boston. The award recognizes an individual who has had a milestone decade, has significantly impacted the cable industry, and is a visionary leader who is highly regarded by her employees and peers. Mackenzie oversees a 500-person team comprising technical operations, finance, human resources, and commercial and residential sales.
Scott Palmer has joined MassMutuals Retirement Services Division as Vice President, Retirement Systems.
Sunshine Village in Chicopee announced the following:
Sandy Duprat has joined the agency as a Marketing Representative, and
Nancy Bailey has joined the agency as a Marketing Representative.
Fuss & ONeill of Manchester, Conn. announced the following:
Ted DeSantos, Vice President and Leader of the Transportation and Structures Business Unit, has been promoted to Partner;
Chris Ecsedy, Project Director, Facilities and Environmental Services Business Unit, has been promoted to Partner;
John Chambers, Project Director, Development Services Business Unit, has been promoted to Partner, and
Rob Levandoski, Project Director, Manufacturing Solutions, LLC, has been promoted to Partner.
Dawn Mulvey of Home & Garden Party was recently promoted to Gold Designer with the company. To reach this goal, Mulvey had to have sponsored three team members and have monthly sales of $300 or more.
Meyers Brothers Kalicka, P.C. in Holyoke announced the following:
Linda Raimondi has joined the firm as Director of Human Resources. In this role, Raimondi will oversee the recruitment, retention, and professional development of staff, as well as oversee the firms daily administrative operations.
Brenda Olesuk has been named Director of Marketing. She will provide leadership in the development and execution of the firms strategic marketing, advertising, and public-relations plans.
The Pioneer Valley Planning Commission in West Springfield announced the following:
Janet E. Cassesse has been named Financial Coordinator in the Community Development section, and
Danielle J. Kahn has been named a Land Use and Environmental Planner.
PeoplesBank has appointed Melissa E. Richter Branch Manager at the Sumner Avenue office in Springfield.
Steven A. Davis was the recent recipient of a Nichols College Alumni Achievement Award. Davis is the President of Ventry Industries, a private firm in Springfield that invests in New England businesses.
Dawn Mulvey and Lisa Jarrett recently attended Back to Basics, Home & Garden Partys annual conference rally in Las Vegas.
Northeast Utilities announced the following:
James A. Muntz has been promoted to President, Transmission, and
Patricia McCullough has been elected President and Executive Director of the Northeast Utilities Foundation. McCullough will continue to serve as a Director in NUs enterprise planning group, working with NUs operating companies on energy efficiency and resource management.
The Zonta Club of Quaboag recently honored Nancy Fletcher with its Founders Day Award, given annually to a woman who exemplifies the ideals of Zonta. Fletcher is Founder and Executive Director of ACT NOW! Inc., a nonprofit organization dedicated to building character and confidence in youth, particularly girls, through improvisation and movie making.
Robert N. Authier recently received the National Association of Realtors top executive award, the William R. Magel Award of Excellence, during its annual conference in Orlando. Authier is Chief Executive Officer of the 21,000-member Mass. Assoc. of Realtors.
Northwestern Mutual announced the following:
Dana R. Barrows will receive the companys Forum Award, and
John H. Joyce will receive the companys Forum Award.
Barrows and Joyce are with The Zuzolo Financial Group, based in Springfield.
Paul Peter Nicolai, Principal of Nicolai Law Group P.C., has been elected a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. Nicolai has been named to the Strategic Development Committee of the associations Center for Professional Responsibility.
Jim Vinick has been named Senior Vice President, Investments, for Moors & Cabot Inc., based in Boston, and will oversee its new office in Springfield at One Financial Plaza, 1350 Main St.
