Hyde new Tourism and Marketing Commissioner

Agency of Commerce and Community Development Secretary Kevin Dorn has announced the appointment of Bruce J. Hyde, Fayston, as
Vermont's new Commissioner of Tourism and Marketing.
"Bruce brings hands-on skills to the job. He has operated the Hyde Away
Inn and Restaurant since 1987 and represented Washington-Addison District
1 in the Vermont Legislature between 1994 and 2000. In addition to his
experience in the business community, tourism industry and Vermont
government, he brings a commitment to efficiency, professionalism and
improving the bottom line for Vermont businesses and taxpayers," Dorn
said.
Commissioner Hyde has also served on local boards including the Sugarbush
Chamber of Commerce, the board for the Mad River Valley Senior Citizens,
Inc. and Evergreen Place, Inc.
"I completely support Governor Douglas' pledge to make Vermont State
Government a friendlier and more efficient resource for Vermonters. My
mission is to work with the Vermont tourism industry in such ways that the
Vermont Department of Tourism and Marketing exemplifies that goal," said
Hyde.
Hyde is the organizer and director of the Mad River Valley Century Ride.
This unique event has been held for the last 12 years and involves a
100-mile bike ride through Central Vermont. The event attracts people
from various regions of the country and has grown to 500 participants.
Hyde holds a B.S. Degree in Biology from Bucknell University.
In addition to Hyde's appointment, Dorn announced his selection of Sybil
Chicoine of Shelburne as Deputy Commissioner of Tourism and Marketing.
Chicoine has been the department's Director of Coordinated Marketing since
2000 and previously was Director of Marketing for the University Mall in
South Burlington.