Volunteers are at the heart of the work we do at the Chamber. Without the countless members who donate their time to serve on committees, at events, on focus groups and on the Board of Directors, we could not have a Chamber of Commerce as we know it today.
The LCRCC Board of Directors is a volunteer board of Chamber members that manage the organization as a whole.
Leadership Team:
Chair: Don Baker | KeyBank
Vice Chair: Kurt Gruendling | Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
Leadership Team Members:
Don Baker | KeyBank
Kurt Gruendling | Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
President: Tom Torti | Lake Champlain Regional Chamber of Commerce
Immediate Past Chair: Stephanie Miller Taylor | R.E.M. Development Corporation, LLC
Past Chair: Tom Clavelle | Engelberth Construction
Chair, Leadership Champlain: Lisa Kingsbury | University of Vermont
Chair, Vermont Council on World Affairs: Edward McMahon | University of Vermont
Counsel: Chris Leff | Paul, Frank & Collins
Board Members:
Alison Abry | MyWebGrocer
Donald Baker | KeyBank N.A.
Julia Birnn Fields | Birnn Chocolates of Vermont
Jesse Bridges | United Way of Northwest Vermont
Michelle Buswell | People’s United Bank
Tom Clavelle | Engelberth Construction
Bob Conlon | Leunig’s Bistro
Cairn Cross | Fresh Tracks Capital, LP
Patrick Gallivan | Saint Michael’s College
Liz Gamache
Kurt Gruendling | Waitsfield & Champlain Valley Telecom
Jeffrey Harkness | Hark
Lisa Kingsbury | University of Vermont
Ron LaFountain | Chase Moving & Storage
Dave Lane | Snow Farm Vineyard
Chris Leff | Paul, Frank & Collins
Susan Leonard | New England Federal Credit Union
Amit Lodha | Bio-Tek Instruments
Alexandra MacLean | Leonine Public Affairs
Edward McMahon | University of Vermont
Gregory Maguire | Liquid Measurement Systems
Stephanie Miller Taylor | R.E.M. Development Company, LLC
Sarah Morris | Basin Harbor
Michael Plageman | Red Lion Construction
Paul Plunkett | Hickok & Boardman Insurance, Inc.
Sarah Richards | Gallagher, Flynn and Company, LLP
Heather Stewart | Lake Champlain Transportation
Ashley Wainer | Vermont Gas Systems
If you are interested in learning more about the Board of Directors, please contact Nicole Belanus.
Public Policy:
The Public Policy meets monthly and researches, develops, and recommends action regarding legislation on a broad range of subjects including tax and fiscal policy, health care, and economic development issues. The committee also schedules legislative breakfasts to improve communication between businesses and legislators. For more information, please contact Catherine Davis at 863-3489 ext. 206.
Tourism Committee:
The Tourism Committee focuses on promoting the region as a vacation destination. In addition, it works to educate the community of the positive impacts of tourism on the regional and state economy. For more information on the Tourism Committee, please contact Erin Bombard.
Ambassador Committee:
The Ambassador Committee is dedicated to giving personal value to member of the Chamber through public relations, social networking, and assisting the Chamber to build and maintain membership. The Ambassadors are the social arm for the Chamber with a special mission to support events and members. For more information on the Ambassador Committee, please reach out to Erin Bombard.