Southwestern Vermont Health Care Foundation Welcomes Senior Gifts Officer

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BENNINGTON, Vt. — Southwestern Vermont Health Care (SVHC) Foundation has announced the appointment of Carson Thurber as senior gifts officer.

Thurber was assistant principal at the Stratton Mountain School in Stratton, Vt., and vendor coordinator for Burton Snowboard Company in Burlington, Vt. In his new role, he will support the SVHC Foundation in its mission to raise funds for SVHC.

In addition to his background in education and in vendor relations, Thurber owned and managed a fitness company, Body Renew Holding Inc., in Boise, Idaho, and interned with Capital Analyst in Quincy, Mass. In that role, he conducted estate and succession planning and consulted individuals regarding their life insurance policies.

“Carson has a diverse background and an exceptional track record in driving the success of the organizations he has worked for,” said Andrew Bisselle, director of the foundation. “We expect Carson’s experience to be an asset as we continue the traditions of philanthropy and exceptional health care in southwestern Vermont.”


Thurber received his bachelor’s degree in business management from Babson College in Wellesley, Mass. During a Semester-at-Sea study abroad experience, he visited the South America, Africa and Asia.

“I am proud to have joined this service-minded team and grateful for the opportunity to contribute to the impact that the SVHC Foundation makes in the health of the community,” Thurber said.

Thurber lives in Woodford, Vt., with his wife Ali and two young children.

 

 


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Create an Ad: Coggins Auto Group

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff

BENNINGTON, Vt. — Fourth-grade students at Bennington Elementary School illustrated the exciting experience of purchasing a Toyota or Honda at Coggins Auto Group as part of our Junior Marketers Create an Ad series.
 
The dealership group has two locations, the Toyota/Honda dealership in Bennington and an independent store, Coggins of the Berkshires, located on East Street in Pittsfield, Mass. 
 
In this episode, students in Sara Plante's art class depicted the fun and stress free experience of purchasing a car at the Vermont location, at 751 North Bennington Road. View all their advertisements here.
 
"Our main mission is to sell and service cars the right way, help people when they need it, and support the communities that we operate in," said Valerie Harrington, Coggins marketing director. 
 
"The students really captured the excitement of buying a new vehicle and the family friendly atmosphere that we try to create here at Coggins, while helping people find exactly what they want." 
 
Coggins Auto Group offers a full spectrum of automotive services, including new and used vehicle sales, maintenance and repairs, parts, and collision repair.
 
"They did a great job showing the welcoming environment and teamwork that we call the Coggins way," Harrington said. 
 
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