SP&F owner John Klesch was recently appointed by the Vermont Supreme Court as an associate member of the Board of Bar Examiners, replacing Joe McLean, who served three years as an associate with the Board. In September 2009, the Vermont Supreme Court issued a Certificate of Appreciation to McLean, thanking him for his service. In departing, McLean indicated that it had been an honor to serve the Supreme Court through his work on the Board and expressed his belief that John Klesch would do a great job as his replacement.