Governor Phil Scott Appoints 122 Vermonters to State Boards and Commissions

Montpelier, Vt. – Governor Phil Scott today announced he’s appointed 122 Vermonters to State boards and commissions since July.

Boards and commissions serve an important role in state government, giving Vermonters numerous opportunities to serve their communities. The Governor’s office is currently soliciting applications to fill vacancies and upcoming term expirations. All those interested in serving on a board or commission should visit the Governor’s website to apply.

Appointments made by the Governor in July and August, 2022,  are listed below:

State Board of Health

Michael McShane, Montpelier
Recreation Facilities Grant Committee

Mark Delaney, Jeffersonville
Vermont Economic Development Authority

Thomas Gallagher, St. Albans
Connecticut River Valley Flood Control Commission

Evan Hammond , Lunenburg
Animal Cruelty Investigation Board        

Erika Holm, Montpelier
Children & Family Council for Prevention Programs

Christopher Lukasik, Brattleboro
Matt Wolf, East Montpelier
Rachel Larsen, Burlington
Kirsten Kersey, White River Junction
State Program Standing Committee for Adult Mental Health

Daniel Towle, Montpelier
Robert Dyer, Burlington
State Program Standing Committee for Child, Adolescent, and Family Mental Health

Joe Brusatto, Milton
State Workforce Development Board

Corey Mathieu, Westford
District #3 Environmental Commission

Kevin Marshia, Chair, Chelsea
Suzanne Butterfield, Gaysville
Marvin Harvey, Rochester
Anne Margolis, Corinth
District #8 Environmental Commission

Rick Kobik, Chair, Shaftsbury
Michael McDonough, Bennington
Jon Hale, Bennington
Leslie Keefe, Manchester Center
District #9 Environmental Commission

Susan Shashock, East Middlebury
Green Mountain Care Board      

Jessica Holmes, Interim Chair, Cornwall
Transportation Board    

Mark Nicholson, Barre
Sunset Advisory Commission

Tracy Ennis, Graniteville
Vermont Housing Finance Agency

Marie Milord-Ajanma, Waterbury
Fred Baser, Bristol
Jeanne Morrissey, Richmond
Thomas Leavitt, Waterbury
Current Use Advisory Board       

Walter Hastings, South Royalton
Gail Fallar, Tinmouth
Harold Howrigan, Sheldon
Ted Foster, New Haven
Josh Lagerquist, Montpelier
Michael Hogan, Marshfield
Capitol Complex Commission   

John Hollar, Montpelier
Jireh Billings, Bridgewater
Victims Compensation Board    

Robert "Bob" Paolini, Waterbury
Susan Ide, Richmond
Capital Debt Affordability Advisory Committee

David Coates, Colchester
Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs

Jeff Benay, Fairfax
Melody Walker Mackin, Barre
Jon Bosley, Morrisville
Deborah Reger, Corinth
State Emergency Response Commission              

Kate Hammond, Colchester
State Board of Education

Amera Severtson, Barre
Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators

Katie Revelle, Burlington
William Lucci, Rutland
Kate Fay, Richmond
Bernie Cleland, East Montpelier
State Police Advisory Commission

June Heston, Richmond
Board of Land Surveyors

Evelyn Wetzel, Jericho
John Diebold, Randolph
Clinical and Utilization Review Board

Matthew Siket, Charlotte
Access Board    

John DeWolfe, Brookfield
Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

Bryan Rivard, Jericho
Janet Franz, Shelburne
Advisory Council on Special Education

Alison Amidon, Putney
Lisa C. Johnson, Bennington
Dawn M. Campbell, Bennington
Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel

Bob Leach, Brattleboro
Vermont Housing Council           

Heather Starzynski         
Kathy Beyer, Hinesburg
Chris Snyder, Shelburne
Rachel Batterson, Huntington
Vermont Developmental Disabilities Council    

Kaitlyn Daly, Danby
Jonathan Gardner, Groton
Michelle John, St. Johnsbury
Theodore Looby, Burlington
Board of Medical Practice           

Richard Clattenburg, Perkinsville
David Liebow, Townshend
Sarah McLain, Lincoln
Christine Payne, Peacham
Marga Sproul, Burlington
State Veterinary Board

Bryan Harnett, Jericho
Mary O'Donovan, Addison
Lori Stroutsos, Montpelier
Board of Chiropractic    

Charles Foster, Brandon
Board of Allied Mental Health Practitioners       

Marj Trombly, Barre
Christopher M. Berry, Charlestown
Lisa Elowson, Williston
Connecticut River Valley Flood Control Commission

John Arrison, Ascutney
Human Services Board

Katie Aiken, Bennington
Fish and Wildlife Board

Allison Frazier, Richmond
State Infrastructure Bank Board

Al Flory, Barre
Peter Hood, Middlesex
Fred Bullock, Bellows Falls
Board of Pharmacy        

Michael Carroll, Rutland
Wendy Magee, Moretown
Endangered Species Committee

Matt Peters, East Calais
Carla Fenner, Burlington
Bryan Pfeiffer, Montpelier
Oversight Commission on Children, Youth, and Families              

Laura Schaller, Barre
Stephen Dale, Montpelier
Justices of the Peace

Robin French, Brownsville
Leonora Dodge, Essex
Golrang "Rey" Garofano, Essex
Brian Hsiang, Essex
Erik Post, Essex
Alexis Dubief, Essex
Georgia Lavigne, Essex
Bruce Post, Essex
Deborah Billado, Essex Junction
Jason Maulucci, Essex Junction
Seth "Adam" Manely, Essex Junction
Brian Christie, Essex Junction
Katherine Stebbins, Essex Junction
Diane Clemens, Essex Junction
Bernard (Bernie) Couture, Essex Junction
Dylan Giambatista, Essex Junction
Pat Murray, Essex Junction
Kelly Adams, Essex Junction
Rajan Chawla, Essex Junction
Ryan McLaren, Essex Junction
Marcus Certa, Essex Junction
Scott Moore, Essex Junction
Robyn Moore, Essex Junction    
Laura Chapman, Putney
Joseph Baker, Ferrisburgh
Annette "Sugie" West, Rochester
Margaret "Peggy" Darrow, Vershire
Jonathan Boswell, Bondville

Note: Prior to the pandemic, boards and commissions appointments were released approximately every other month. That practice will be resumed, beginning with this release.