The Board of Directors of the Vermont Captive Insurance Association (VCIA) has appointed Diane Leach interim president of the Association. The appointment will become effective upon Molly Lambert's departure from the organization. Lambert has been recommended by Senator Patrick Leahy for appointment by President Obama as State Director for Rural Development for Vermont and New Hampshire. In announcing Leach's interim appointment, Chair of the Board Michael Bemi, stated, "Diane's 20+ years with the VCIA, her outstanding service to the Association and her deep understanding of the captive insurance industry make her the perfect interim leader." Leach is a resident of Stowe, VT and has held the position of Director of Education and Program Planning for well over a decade. She was the first staff person of the VCIA when she joined the organization in 1988. As the Association transitions to new leadership, the Board also recognized the tremendous talent of each of the VCIA staff and the critical role that each will play in the organization's continued success. The Board will outline a formal search process for the future president of VCIA during its June board meeting to be held in Burlington, VT.