Vermont Environmental Consortium

Our Vision

VEC's vision is to be the go-to organization for the environmental business sector in Vermont.

Our Mission

VEC's mission is to promote growth and job creation in Vermont’s environmental business sector.

We carry out our mission by:

Advocating for and promoting Vermont’s environmental business sector.
Forging links among business, government, non-profits and higher education to promote research, education, training, and job creation.
Networking our members with each other, potential clients, resources, and support services through conferences, workshops, referrals, and other venues.
Planning and initiating projects in partnership with, and for the benefit of, our members.

Governed by a board of directors elected by its membership, VEC maintains an office generously provided by its host institution and non-profit fiscal agent, Norwich University, in Northfield.

Board of Directors

Jill Michaels, Community Investments (president)
Shanna Ratner, Yellow Wood Associates (vice-president)
Chris Stone, Stone Environmental (secretary)
Chris Crandell, The Johnson Company, (treasurer)

Rick Braman, Norwich University Applied Research Institutes
Chris Carrigan, Vermont Chamber of Commerce
Tom Corbin, Middlebury College
Chris Crandall, The Johnson Company
David Deane, Stantec
Thomas Hark, Vermont Youth Conservation Corps
Paul Hale, Vermont Technology Council
Joe Hayes, ECS
Donna Rizzo, UVM Dept. of Civil & Environmental Engineering
Ralph Meima, Marlboro College
Peter Murray, Geotech Environmental Equipment
William A. Noyes, Deputy Commissioner, Vermont Department of Economic Development
Janice St. Onge, Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF)
Mike Stafford, Staff Sterling Management
Chris Stone, Stone Environmental
Philip Susmann, Norwich University

Daniel Hecht, consultant

Committee Chairs

Mike Stafford, Staff Sterling Management (events)
Peter Murray, Geotech Environmental Equipment (membership and fundraising)
Chris Carrigan, Vermont Chamber of Commerce (publicity and marketing)
Chris Stone, Stone Environmental (grants and projects)