Governor appoints 78 to boards and commissions

Vermont Business Magazine Governor Phil Scott’s office today announced a range of appointments made in the third quarter of 2025. Boards and commissions serve an important role in state government, giving Vermonters numerous opportunities to serve their state and 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 at https://governor.vermont.gov/boards-commissions to apply.

Appointments made in the third quarter of 2025 are listed below. 

Board of Medical Practice

  • Gail Falk, Plainfield
  • Suzanne Jones, Mendon

 

Board of Psychological Examiners

  • Amy Curtis, Shelburne
  • Christopher Jones, Hyde Park
  • Richard Root, Springfield

 

Board of Public Accountancy

  • Margaret Connor, Middlebury

 

Caledonia County State’s Attorney

  • Claire Burns, Hardwick

 

Department of Children and Families, Interim Commissioner

  • Sandi Hoffman, Essex

 

Department of Corrections, Interim Commissioner

  • Jon Murad, Burlington

 

Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living Advisory Board

  • Jean Warner, North Springfield

 

Department of Environmental Conservation

  • Misty Sinsigalli, Moretown

 

Department of Fish and Wildlife

  • Jason Batchelder, Elmore

 

Department of Labor Commissioner

  • Kendal Smith, Barre

 

Department of Labor Deputy Commissioner

  • Chris Winters, Berlin

 

District #7 Environmental Commission

  • Brian Smith, Derby

 

District #8 Environmental Commission

  • Tim Scoggins, North Bennington

 

Elevator Safety Review Board

  • Robert Devillers, Hyde Park
  • Brian Marchegiani, Halifax

 

Governor's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports

  • Albert Hermsen, Brookfield
  • Christian Craig, Weathersfield
  • Gary Eley, Burlington
  • Greg Wight, Brookfield
  • Jennifer Grant, Lyndonville
  • John Graves, Quechee
  • Laura Madalie, Montpelier
  • Michelle Ramirez, South Burlington
  • Mike Gonneville, Northfield
  • Pam Chisholm, Duxbury
  • Rachel Desautels, Williston
  • Scott Wood, Thetford

 

Green Mountain Care Board

  • Sara Teachout, Stowe

 

Human Services and Educational Facilities Competitive Grant Program

  • Kathy Demars, Morrisville
  • Kelly-Rue Riso, Barre
  • Tom Donohue, Rutland

 

Justice of the Peace

  • Anna Swierad, Bennington
  • Linda Diak, Chester
  • Dayle Goad, Milton
  • Josh Linton, Plymouth
  • Irene Poole, Ripton
  • Bob Yaroshevich, East Ryegate
  • Sherri Lorette, Sharon

 

Mental Health Crisis Response Commission

  • David Soucy, Barre
  • Kristin Chandler, Randolph

 

New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission

  • Dennis Lutz, South Burlington

 

Office of New Americans Study Committee

  • Alex Beck, Brattleboro
  • Nicole Mace, Winooski
  • Sayed Yassin Hashimi, South Burlington
  • Sonali Samarasinghe, South Burlington
  • Will Lambek, Burlington
  • Yacouba Jacob Bogre, Colchester

 

Recreational Facilities Grant Advisory Committee

  • Mark Delaney, Jeffersonville

 

School District Redistricting Task Force

  • David Wolk, Rutland

 

SerVermont

  • Steven Malunda, Burlington

 

State Board of Education

  • Brianna Marsh, Newbury

 

State Labor Relations Board

  • Michelle Phelps, Georgia

 

State Program Standing Committee for Developmental Services

  • Bethany Drum, Northfield
  • Collins Twing, Chelsea
  • Connie Woodberry, Dummerston
  • Katy Kuchta, Barton
  • Mary Beth Davis, Shoreham
  • Max Barrows, Worcester

 

Superior Court Judge

  • Colin Owyang, Shelburne

 

Uniform Laws Commission

  • Hon. Helen Toor, Charlotte

 

Vermont Commission on Native American Affairs

  • Brian Wiggins, Fairfax

 

Vermont Commission on Women

  • Amanda Van Eps, Brandon
  • Kelly-Rue Riso, Barre
  • Linda Joy Sullivan, Newport
  • Yianna Rhodes, Newport

 

Vermont Immunization Advisory Council

  • Ashley Miller, Norwich
  • Christine Yates, Morrisville
  • Deborah Doyon, St. Johnsbury
  • Robert Tortolani, Brattleboro

 

Vermont State Housing Authority

  • Annik Paul, Jeffersonville

 

Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Board of Directors

  • David Larsen, Wilmington

 

Vermont-Ireland Trade Commission

  • John Campbell, Montpelier
  • Bill Shouldice, IV, Stowe

 

Vermont's 250th Anniversary Commission

  • Alexandra Garrett, PH.D., Colchester

 

Victims Compensation Board

  • Greg Waples, Esq., Hinesburg

 

10.1.2025. 109 State Street | The Pavilion | Montpelier, VT 05609-0101 | www.vermont.gov

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