Ian Prior has been named a staff member of Congressional candidate Brendan Doherty’s campaign. more

John A. McLaughlin has been appointed director of admissions at Rhode Island College. more

Corrie MacDonald has been named coordinator of technology by Cranston Public Library. more

Claudia Lowe was recently honored as the 2012 outstanding advocate by the University of Rhode Island’s Council for Exceptional Children. After her daughter, Katie, now 32, was born with Down syndrome, Lowe and other parents and families founded the Down Syndrome Society of Rhode Island in 1982. At the time, no other parent support groups existed. Lowe went on to serve as the organization’s president for three years before becoming the organization’s coordinator. In addition, she’s served on several other boards focusing on disability advocacy. more

Providence Business News took a silver award for its 25th anniversary special edition in the Alliance of Area Business Publications' 2012 Editorial Excellence Award program. more

Jessie Davey-Mallo has been named an intern architect at Ed Wojcik Architect Ltd. In her new position, Davey-Mallo will be responsible for construction documents and digital renderings. more

Stephen Massed has been promoted to executive vice president and chief financial officer at Purvis Systems Inc. He previously served as chief financial officer. more

Deborah Proffitt has been promoted to vice president, department of defense operations at Purvis Systems Inc. She will be responsible for the performance of all operations and business development activities to expand the company’s customer base. more

Susan Nelson has been named vice president, senior marketing officer at Bristol County Savings Bank. more

Pamela Boylan has been named donor services officer by The Rhode Island Foundation. more