VermontBiz Governor Phil Scott today announced Secretary Lindsay Kurrle will leave her role leading the Agency of Commerce and Community Development (ACCD) on July 24 and appointed Tayt Brooks as the new secretary of ACCD.
Secretary Kurrle was first appointed by Governor Scott as commissioner of the Department of Labor in 2017. In August 2019, he named Kurrle secretary of the Agency of Commerce and Community Development. Prior to her appointment, she managed operations for Kurrle Fuels and Transport, a Montpelier-based small business she co-owned with her husband, Jim.
“Lindsay has been a valuable member of my Cabinet from the start,” said Governor Phil Scott. “She’s been a thoughtful leader and helped businesses navigate multiple floods as well as the pandemic. We’ll miss her loyalty and can-do attitude and wish her all the best in her new role.”
“Serving as an executive Cabinet member for this Administration has been an honor and a privilege. I am grateful to the Governor for his trust, confidence, and steady leadership over the past decade,” said Secretary Kurrle. “Working alongside an extraordinary team of dedicated public servants, and with the support of public and private sector partners across the state, we helped guide Vermont through the COVID-19 pandemic and multiple flood disasters while advancing policies and programs to strengthen our workforce, expand housing opportunities, support businesses and communities, and position our state for long-term economic success. While there is still much work to do, I am proud of the progress we made together and grateful for the partnerships that made it possible.”
Tayt Brooks has served in the Scott administration since 2017, first as the director of affordability and economic initiatives before being appointed deputy secretary of ACCD in 2021. His appointment is effective July 27.
Photo: Tayt Brooks, new secretary of ACCD on July 24. Courtesy photo
“Tayt’s strong experience in economic development will continue to be an asset to the agency in this new role,” said Governor Phil Scott. “He’s been an important member of my team since day one, and I look forward to continuing to work with him in this new role.”
“I’d like to thank Governor Scott for the appointment, and I also want to recognize Secretary Kurrle for her strong leadership over the last seven-plus years,” said Deputy Secretary Brooks. “I look forward to continuing the Agency’s advocacy for Vermont’s residents, visitors, businesses, and downtowns.”
The Agency of Commerce and Community Development is made up of the Department of Housing and Community Development, the Department of Economic Development, and the Department of Marketing and Tourism. Together, they work to grow Vermont’s economy, help businesses create jobs, increase the number of housing units, and support vibrant and resilient communities through tourism, marketing, and community development.
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