While working for Vermont’s Green Mountain Conservation Camps, Katie fell in love with Vermont’s natural resources and the process of communicating about stewardship, conservation, and ecosystem services. Since then, she has worked for Vermont Fish & Wildlife Department and US Forest Service Fish & Wildlife Department. After earning her Master’s degree in Restoration Ecology and Habitat Management, Katie joined RNRCD with enthusiasm to grow the District’s breadth of work. Katie is passionate about supporting local landowners and municipalities in floodplain connectivity projects, clean water initiatives, wetland restorations, and agricultural best management practices. When not working, Katie can be found enjoying seasonal activities like paddleboarding, gardening, and xc-skiing with her dogs!

Andie grew up in the fields and woodlands across the east coast but came to Vermont to get her Bachelor’s in Environmental Science from UVM’s Rubenstein School of Environment and Natural Resources, and didn’t want to leave. She loves working at the intersection of agriculture, natural resources, and community to support local landowners and municipalities find the best solutions to meet their needs and those of the ecosystem. Andie has worked as a research assistant with the USDA Food Systems Research Unit and assisted in conservation programs and communications with a local land trust in Rhode Island. When not planning conservation practices with farmers or repairing ecosystems, she loves hiking, reading, and gardening.

Alan Shelvey, P.E., Supervisor, a retired Civil Engineer lives in Shrewsbury. His career at the Rutland City Department of Public Works spanned over 40 years as an engineer and later Commissioner. He brings his experience in stormwater and regulatory compliance to the board.

Tad Cooke is a principal at Larklea, where he works with food producers and regional food distribution companies to plan, finance, and develop new facilities. He and his wife live in Pittsford, Vermont on their family farm.

Michael J Pedone, Supervisor. Michael is a native Vermonter and longtime resident of Clarendon. He retired from Waitsfield and Champlain Valley Telecom. He is a lifetime member, treasurer and trustee of the Clarendon Volunteer Fire Department. He has held the elected office of Town Grand Juror in the Town of Clarendon for many years, is an active member of the Taconic Shooting Club and the Tracking Club of Vermont. His has an interest the environment with a focus on water quality, outdoor sports, hunting, fishing and boating.

Lee spent 44 years in the distribution business, mostly in management at FW Webb. He tends an organic garden, golfs, hunts, fishes, and goes on long walks. He would like to leave the world a better place.