Board & Staff

Meet the Board and Staff of the Lake Champlain Chamber

The Chamber is governed by a Board of Directors representing a diverse cross-section of our membership. Our mission is carried out by a talent team committed to a vibrant Greater Burlington area. Review our volunteer opportunities and other ways to support our work.

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Board of Directors

Chair

Alex Halpern
Freeman French Freeman, Inc.

Vice Chair

Kurt Gruendling
Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom

President

Cathy Davis
Lake Champlain Chamber

Immediate Past Chair

Heather Ross
Sheehey, Furlong & Behm

Past Chair

Dave Lane
Farm Credit East

Counsel

Chris Leff
Paul, Frank & Collins

Ryan Chaffin
Farrell Distributing

Patricia Shirk
Oxxius

Andrew Way
Leonardo’s Pizza

Mary Broadworth
University of Vermont Health Network

Mimi Buttenheim
Mad River Distillers

Tatiana Davydov
Mascoma Bank

Erin Evarts
Mercy Connections

Patrick Gallivan
Vermont State Dental Society

Ara Hagan
Hagan Associates

Liz Hunt
Green Mountain Surgery Center

Paul Jarvis
Bilodeau, Wells and Company

Matt McMahon
MMR

Tinotenda (Tino) Charles Rutanhira
Vermont Professionals of Color Network

David Seaver
Northfield Savings Bank

Ben Traverse
University of Vermont Medical Center

Hans Van Wees
Hotel Vermont

Karen Wisehart
Windjammer Hospitality Group

Our Staff

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Catherine Z. Davis

President & CEO
cathy@vermont.org 
802.863.3489 x206

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Jeff Lawson

Vice President of Tourism & Marketing, Hello Burlington
jeff@vermont.org 
802.863.3489 x230

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Patrick O'Neil

Vice President of Finance & Operations
patrick@vermont.org 
802.863.3489 x207

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Alex Bunten

Director of Workforce & Education
alex@vermont.org
802.863.3489 x201

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Kevin Bushey

Visitor Center Operations Manager
kevin.bushey@vermont.org

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Tom Carton

Strategy & Operations Manager, Hello Burlington
tcarton@helloburlingtonvt.com
802.863.3489 x204

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Amelia Cayer

Director of Communications & Engagement | Burlington Young Professionals Manager
amelia@vermont.org
802.863.3489 x220

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Austin Davis

Director of Government Affairs
austin@vermont.org
802.863.3489 x228

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Noragh Devlin

Director of LaunchVT
Noragh.Devlin@vermont.org 
802.863.3489 x212

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Keith Dunbar

Director of Membership & Development
keith.dunbar@vermont.org
802.863.3489 x221

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Betsy Muller

Social Media Manager, Hello Burlington
betsy@helloburlingtonvt.com
802.863.3489 x218

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Mari Breen Palace

Destination Sales Manager, Hello Burlington
mari@helloburlingtonvt.com
802.863.3489 x217