Gov. Phil Scott today appointed Alex Farrell, deputy commissioner, Department of Housing and Community Development.
Farrell has served on the Board of Commissioners of the Vermont State Housing Authority since 2019 and has served as chair of Vermont’s Real Estate Commission since 2019. He also has served the city of Burlington on the Board for Registration of Voters (2015 – 2018), the Community Development Block Grant Advisory Board (2018 – 2021), and the Parks, Recreation, and Waterfront Commission (2018 – Present).
Farrell also ran for the Vermont State Senate in 2018 as a Republican.
Prior to accepting this appointment, Farrell worked at Union Mutual of Vermont as a data analyst since 2015, and later as corporate projects coordinator.
Farrell received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration at the University of Vermont with a concentration in finance and is currently enrolled in a Master of Business Administration program at Clarkson University.
Gov. Scott also announced other appointments.
Michael Smith, deputy commissioner, Department of Motor Vehicles
Michael Smith has worked for the Department of Motor Vehicles since 1989 in numerous roles, leading to his promotion to director of operations in 2010. In that role, he has been responsible for oversight of the largest division at DMV, encompassing over two-thirds of its staff. The division is responsible for all licensing, examinations, CDL compliance, vehicle registration and titling, IFTA/IRP, oversize and overweight vehicle programs, fuel tax, driver improvement, and legislative affairs.
Department of Mental Health Leadership
Additionally, earlier today, Governor Scott announced the appointments of Emily J. Hawes as commissioner of the Department of Mental Health and Alison Krompf as deputy commissioner of the Department of Mental Health.
State Boards and Commissions Appointments
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 http://governor.vermont.gov/boards-commissions to apply.
The appointments made by the Governor between April 1 and May 31 are listed below:
Act 264 Advisory Board
- Cynthia Smith of Fair Haven
- Teresa Sunderland of Essex Junction
Animal Cruelty Investigation Board
- Pamela Levin of Shelburne
- Kristin Haas of Hinesburg
- Gwynn Zakov of Barre
- Jessica Danyow of Brandon
- Mary McFaun of Barre
Arts Council
- Stephen Pite of Berlin
Board of Nursing
- William Floyd of Bethel
Cannabis Control Board Advisory Committee
- Shayla Livingston of Williston
Chemicals of High Concern for Children Working Group
- Paul Burns of Montpelier
- Andrew Hackman of Washington
- Ruma Kohli of Essex
Current Use Advisory Board
- Harold Howrigan of St. Albans
- John McClain of Bethel
- Brendan Whittaker of Brunswick
Electricians’ Licensing Board
- John Benoit of Barre
- Kevin Bourdon of Vergennes
- Timothy Watkins of Colchester
- John Fiske of Rutland
Endangered Species Committee
- Elizabeth Thompson of Jericho
- Paul Wieczoreck of Hinesburg
Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
- Adam White of Jericho
- Dorothy Helling of Montpelier
- Jacqueline Becker of Pawlet
- David Butsch of Moretown
- Corey Cenate of South Burlington
- Christian Craig of Weathersfield
- Elisabeth Fontaine of Barton
- Janet Franz of Shelburne
- Joy Dubin Grossman of South Burlington
- Laurie Knauer of Hydeville
- Alison Logan of Winooski
Governor’s Workforce Equity and Diversity Council
- Shalini Suryanarayana of Middlesex
- Jason Whipple of St. Albans
- Amanda Colon of St. Johnsbury
Green Mountain Care Board Nominating Committee
- Grace Branon of Fairfield
- Betsy Bishop of Montpelier
- Tom Huebner of Rutland
Human Services Board
- Michael Donohue of Shelburne
- Mary Skinner of Middlesex
- Mary Jean Wasik of Pittsford
Interagency Coordinating Council
- Amelia Briggs of Shelburne
- Amanda Cookson of Craftsbury
- Tighe Stratton of Bennington
- Emily Brown of Montpelier
- Christy Swenson of Montpelier
- Katy Preston of Montpelier
- Katie McCarthy of Hartford
- Danielle Howes of Fayston
- Erin Forset of Lyndonville
- Kathy Hallock of Brattleboro
- Monica Newell of St. Johnsbury
- Heather Wilson of Highgate
- Kelly French of Norwhich
- Kelly Lyford of Waterbury
- Neysha Stuart of Waterbury
- Susan Coburn of Waterbury
- Erika Rojas of Barre
- Lori Meyer of South Burlington
- Karen Price of Williston
- Linda Michneiwicz of Barton
Vermont Council for Interstate Adult Offender Supervision
- Donna Pratt of Williamstown
- Jessica Dorr of Colchester
- Dale Crook of Colchester
Joint Committee on Tax Credits
- Sarah Phillips of Marshfield
Justices of The Peace
- Sarah Waldo of Westminster
- Lisa Johnson of Thetford
Milk Commission
- Jerry Booth of East Barre
- Linda Berlin of South Burlington
Natural Resources Board
- Brad Aldrich of Shelburne
Northeast Fire and Protection Commission
- Butch Shaw of Florence
- Catherine Dimitrick of Fairfax
Pesticide Advisory Council
- Catherine Ballard of Saint Albans
- Elizabeth Royer of Williston
Search and Rescue Council
- Marjorie Fish of Londonderry
- Drew Hazelton of Jamaica
- Derek Libby of Stowe
- Tate Jeffrey of Huntington
SerVermont
- J. Guy Isabelle of Barre
- Nicole Whalen of Bolton
- Megan McKeever of Montpelier
- Daniel Noyes of Wolcott
- Lee White of Barre
- Richard Cogliano of Dummerston
- Ceilidh Galloway-Kane of East Hardwick
- Gina Pandolfo of South Burlington
- Christopher Schembry of Brandon
Snowmobile Advisory Council
- Kenneth Gammell of East Haven
- Richard Jewett of Chester
State Infrastructure Bond Bank
- Peter Gregory of Hartland
State Program Standing Committee on Adult Mental Health
- Christopher Rotsettis of Warren
State Rehabilitation Council
- Laura Seigel of Waterbury
Sunset Advisory Commission
- Matthew Krauss of Stowe
- Victoria Biondolillo of Barre
Travel and Recreation Council
- Matt Harrington of Bennington
- Molly Mahar of Waitsfied
Travel Information Council
- Francis Heald of Rutland
- Mandy White of Barre
- Elizabeth Kennett of Rochester
- John Labarge of South Hero
Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on Lake Champlain
- Eric Clifford of Starksboro
- Robert Fischer of Barre
- Lori Fisher of Williston
- Hilary Solomon of Middletown Springs
- Jeff Wennberg of Rutland
- Mark Naud of South Hero
- Denise Smith of Saint Albans
- Wayne Elliot Essex Junction
Vermont Commission on Women
- Lisa Senecal of Stowe
- Delaney Courcelle of South Burlington
Vermont Economic Progress Council
- Michael Donohue of Shelburne
- Heather Chase of Springfield
Vermont Fire Service Training Council
- John Marcus of Jericho
Vermont Humanities Council
- Morgan Moore of Lyndonville
Vermont Pensions Investment Committee
- Ronald Plante of South Burlington
Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees
- Shirley Jefferson of South Royalton
- Susan Zeller of Montpelier
- Shawn Tester of St. Johnsbury
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Board of Directors
- Michael Smith of Essex
Vermont Tax Structure Commission
- Steven Thompson of Barre
Categories: State Government
It does appear that those of us living along the EAST side of Vermont are ORHANS as far as STATE BOARDS go. Most Board members are from the WEST SIDE OF V T. WHICH INCLUDES Chittenden COUNTY!!! WHERE DO WE from Eastern VT. fit in here?
Do you genuinely desire to “fit in” to Chittenden County? I live here now (used to be in SW VT) and I don’t fit in here either.
I DO NOT WISH TO RESIDE IN CHITTENDEN COUNTY. I just want EQUAL representation on some of the numerous STATE BOARDS.
Wow, little Vermont has more than 180 Boards/Commissions. Why so many of them? Is this not a waste of money?
Here’s all the Boards/Commissions from: https://governor.vermont.gov/boards-commissions
Boards and Commissions
Click on a specific board or commission below for more information on the more than 180 boards and commissions and to view current membership.
Access Board
Accountancy, Board of Public
Allied Mental Health Practitioners, Board of
Alzheimer’s Disease & Related Disorders, Committee on
Animal Cruelty Investigation Advisory Board
Apportionment Board
Apprenticeship Council
Architects, Vermont Board of
Arts Council, Vermont
Aviation Advisory Council, Vermont
Blind & Visually Impaired, State Rehabilitation Council for the
Building Bright Futures Council
Capital Debt Affordability Advisory Committee
Capitol Complex Commission
Chemicals of High Concern For Children Working Group
Children and Family Council for Prevention Programs
Chiropractic, Board of
Clean Water Board
Clinical Utilization and Review Board
Commission on Women, Vermont
Community Development Board, Vermont
Community High School of Vermont Board
Connecticut River Valley Flood Control Commission
Criminal Justice Training Council
CJTC Advisory Committee
Current Use Advisory Board
Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Deaf/Blind Advisory Council
Dental Examiners, State Board of
Department of Disabilities, Aging and Independent Living Advisory Board
Developmental Disabilities Council, Vermont
District #1 Environmental Commission
District #2 Environmental Commission
District #3 Environmental Commission
District #4 Environmental Commission
District #5 Environmental Commission
District #6 Environmental Commission
District #7 Environmental Commission
District #8 Environmental Commission
District #9 Environmental Commission
Domestic Violence Fatality Review Commission
Domestic Violence, Vermont Council on
Downtown Development Board, Vermont
Economic Development Authority, Vermont
Economic Progress Council, Vermont
Education, State Board of
Educational & Health Buildings Financing Agency, Vermont
Electricians Licensing Board
Elevator Safety Review Board
Emergency Communications Advisory Commission
Emergency Preparedness Advisory Council, Governor’s
Emergency Response Commission, State
Employment Security Board
Employment of People with Disabilities, Governor’s Committee on
Endangered Species Committee
Engineering, Board of Professional
Enhanced 911 Board, Vermont
Fire Service Training Council, Vermont
Fish and Wildlife Board
Green Mountain Care Board
Green Mountain Care Board Nominating Committee
Green Mountain Secure Retirement Plan Board
Health, Board of
Hearing Panels for Professional Public Educators
Historic Preservation, Advisory Council on
Homelessness, Vermont Council on
Housing Finance Agency, Vermont
Housing and Conservation Board, Vermont
Human Rights Commission
Human Services Board
Human Services Grant Advisory Committee
Independent Living Council, Statewide
Interagency Committee on Administrative Rules
Interstate Adult Offender Supervision, Vermont Council for
Joint Committee on Tax Credits
Judicial Nominating Board
Labor Relations Board, State
Lake Champlain’s Future,Vermont Citizens Advisory Committee on
Land Surveyors, Board of
Libraries, Board of
Liquor and Lottery, Board of
Livestock Care Standards Advisory Council
Marijuana Advisory Commission, Governor’s
Medical Practice, Board of
Mental Health Crisis Response Commission
Milk Commission, Vermont
Municipal Bond Bank, Vermont
Municipal Employees’ Retirement System, Vermont
National Ocean Council Regional Planning Body
Native American Affairs, Vermont Commission on
Natural Resources Board
New England Board of Higher Education
New England Interstate Water Pollution Control Commission
New Motor Vehicle Arbitration Board
Northeast Forest Fire Protection Commission
Nuclear Decommissioning Citizens Advisory Panel
Nursing, Board of
Occupational Safety and Health Review Board
Optometry, State Board of
Osteopathic Physicians & Surgeons, Board of
Parole Board
Passenger Tramway Board
PEG Access Study Committee
Pension Investment Committee, Vermont
Pesticide Advisory Council
Pharmacy, Board of
Physical Fitness and Sports, Governor’s Council on
Plumbers Examining Board
Private Investigative & Security Services, Board of
Psychological Examiners, Board of
Public Utility Commission
Public Transit Advisory Council
Racial Equity Advisory Panel
Racial Equity Task Force
Racing Commission, Vermont
Rail Advisory Council, Vermont
Real Estate Commission, Vermont
Recreational Facilities Grant Program Committee
Restorative Justice Study Committee
Search and Rescue Council
Sentencing Commission
SerVermont
Single-Use Products Working Group
Snowmobile Advisory Council, Governor’s
Special Education, Advisory Council on
Standards Board for Professional Educators, Vermont
State Infrastructure Bank Board
State Police Advisory Commission
State Program Standing Committee for Adult Mental Health
State Program Standing Committee for Child, Adolescent, and Family Mental Health
State Program Standing Committee for Developmental Services
State Rehabilitation Council
State Workforce Development Board
Sunset Advisory Commission
Sustainable Jobs Fund Board of Directors
Substance Misuse Prevention Oversight and Advisory Council
Symptom Relief Oversight Committee
Technical Advisory Committee
Telecommunications Authority, Vermont
Telecommunications and Connectivity Advisory Board
Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission
Tobacco Evaluation & Review Board, Vermont
Transportation Board
Travel Information Council
Travel and Recreation Council
Uniform Laws Commission
University of Vermont Board of Trustees
Unorganized Town – Glastenbury
Unorganized Town – Somerset
Unorganized Town- Buel’s Gore
Use Value Appraisal Reimbursement Study Committee
Vermont Council on World Affairs
Vermont Humanities Council
Vermont State Colleges Board of Trustees
Vermont State Housing Authority
Vermont State Retirement Board
Vermont Student Assistance Corporation Board of Directors
Vermont Tax Structure Commission
Vermont Universal Children’s Higher Education Savings Account Program Fund Advisory Committee
Veterans Advisory Council, Governor’s
Veterans’ Home Board of Trustees, Vermont
Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery Advisory Board, Vermont
Veterinary Board, State
Victims Compensation Board
Web Portal Board, Vermont
Workforce Equity and Diversity Council, Governor’s
Working Lands Enterprise Board
With so many different boards, maybe we can sell some of them to build to build affordable housing for our HOME:LESS VETS.
Guido, You nailed that one…
We have one of the highest homeless % in the nation on top of that. Affordable housing in Vermont is the biggest scam on the planet.
POLITICAL APPPOINTEES are NOT ELECTED positions!!! Therefore, they owe us Nothing BUT to the GOVERNOR and FRIENDS The will follow his BIDDING!!!.
Saltlightfaith nice post for sure – Quantum – Quantum – Quantum coming…