Governor Douglas appoints Adam Howard to Lamoille-4 House seat

Governor Jim Douglas today announced the appointment of Cambridge resident Adam Howard as State Representative for Lamoille-4 House District. Howard will represent Cambridge, Belvidere and Waterville in Lamoille County, replacing 27-year Legislative veteran Richard Westman who resigned his seat this summer to become Vermont s Tax Commissioner.
I m pleased to announce my appointment of Adam as State Representative, said Governor Douglas. His business experience and volunteer work make him uniquely qualified to serve at this critical time.
It's an honor to be selected by Governor Douglas to represent the people of Cambridge, Belvidere and Waterville, said Howard. I look forward to bringing by experience in both traditional and creative economies to Montpelier at a time when private sector job creation is so key to our recovery.
Educated at Western State College of Colorado, Howard received a B.A. in Political Science and a minor in Community Journalism. Howard's love of the outdoors led him to an extensive career in journalism with a focus on winter sports, especially skiing. He began his career as an intern at Powder Magazine in California in 1997. When he returned to Vermont, Howard was a building contractor and professional ski patroller before becoming a reporter at the News and Citizen in Morrisville, Vermont. In 2002 Howard co-founded Vermont-based Height of Land Publications (HOL)which owns and operates Backcountry, Alpinist and Telemark Skier Magazines. He currently serves as editorial director at HOL.
Howard is active in his community serving as a founding member and President of the Cambridge Historical Society where he also served on the Board of Directors. He is a founding member and President of the Brewster River Mountain Bike Club which has grown to 100 members with a focus on building trails and supporting youth health and fitness. Adam is also Vice Chair of the Cambridge Development Review Board.
Howard, 35, lives on his family s farm in Pleasant Valley, with wife Holly and daughters Hazel and Antonia.
Source: Governor's office. 10.7.2009
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