https://vermontbiz.com/news/2025/august/04/vermontbiz-reveals-inaugural-91-influencers
Vermont Business Magazine It is with great excitement that VermontBiz Magazine celebrates the remarkable achievements of all the individuals chosen as the inaugural 91 Influencers here in Vermont. This prestigious honor highlights their unwavering dedication, innovation, and impact in their field and within the community, as they also inspire and lead those around them.
The name 91 Influencers was inspired by the date that Vermont became the 14th state, March 4, 1791. We believe that number of honorees was fitting considering we are a state with just over 645,000 residents but with so many influential people in Vermont.
We asked our readers to nominate someone they knew who they felt was an influential person in business in Vermont. We had several categories to choose from, Health Care, Business Services, Financial and non-profits to name a few. The editorial staff then spent countless hours picking the top 91 Influencers for 2025.
Being chosen as a VermontBiz 91 Influencer signifies more than just professional achievement, it represents a deeper commitment to excellence, community, and positive change. Their work has not only resonated within their industry but has also contributed to shaping Vermont’s business landscape in meaningful and lasting ways. This accolade reflects their hard work, vision, and the respect they’ve earned from peers and colleagues alike.
As a VermontBiz 91 Influencer, they join an elite group of individuals who are driving progress, fostering collaboration, and championing the values that make Vermont a hub of innovation and leadership. Their contributions serve as an inspiration to others, encouraging them to strive for greatness and to believe in the transformative power of dedication and creativity.
Once again, congratulations on this exceptional achievement. They have truly earned this honor, and we look forward to seeing how their influence will continue to shape and inspire the community for years to come.
91 Influencers of 2025:
| Name: | Company: | Title: |
| Clay Adams | Mascoma Bank | President & CEO |
| Ted Adler | Union Street Media | Founder & President |
| Ryan Ahern | ReArch Construction | Director of Field Operations |
| Trey Anastasio | Phish | Singer/songwriter/activist |
| Michele Asch | Twincraft Skincare | Chief People Officer |
| Peter Asch | Twincraft | CEO |
| Donald Baker | TD Bank | Market President – Northern New England, Commercial Banking |
| Mohamed Basha | TLC Nursing | CEO |
| Tony Blake | V/T Commercial | Principal |
| David Bradbury | Vermont Center for Emerging Technologies, Inc. (VCET) | President and Fund Manager |
| Ted Brady | Vermont League of Cities and Towns | Executive Director |
| Jesse Bridges | United Way of Northwest Vermont | Chief Executive Officer |
| Lisa Campion | LMC Law, PLLC | Owner/Attorney |
| John Casella | Casella Waste Systems Inc | CEO |
| Kevin Chu | Vermont Futures Project | Executive Director |
| Frank Cioffi | GBIC Greater Burliington Industrial Corporation | President |
| Kyle Clark | BETA Technologies | Founder/CEO |
| Maura Collins | Vermont Housing Finance Agency | Executive Director |
| Matthew Collins | Heritage Aviation | Chief Executive Officier |
| Timothy Copeland | Downs Rachlin Martin | Director and Deputy Managing Partner |
| Dick Courcelle | Community Care Network (dba Rutland Mental Health Services & Rutland Community Programs) | Chief Executive Officer |
| Jay Cummings | Peoples Trust Company | Business Development Officer/ Marketing Director |
| Calvin Cutler | WCAX-TV | Political Reporter |
| Xusana Davis | State of Vermont | Executive Director of Racial Equity |
| Jason Di Vece | Bytes.co | CEO |
| Dan Dubonnet | Hall Communications WOKO WJOY WIZN WKOL WBTZ | Chief Operating Officer |
| Matt Dunne | Center on Rural Innovation | Founder & Executive Director |
| Matt Durkee | Community Bank | President of Commercial Bankning |
| John Dwyer | EastRise FCU | Chief Executive Officer |
| Erin Fagnant | KSV | President & CEO |
| Scott Fewell | Liquid Measurment | CEO |
| Kim Fitzgerald | Cathedral Square | CEO |
| Bob Flint | Springfield Regional Development Corporation | Executive Director |
| Al Getler | Community Heart & Soul | Vice President Market Deveopment |
| Colin Giblin | OVR Technology | VP of Commercial |
| Joan Goldstein | Vermont Economic Development Authority | CEO |
| Matt Harrington | Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce | Excecutive Director |
| Shireen Hart | Primmer Piper Eggleston & Cramer PC | Managing Director |
| Nathan Hartswick | Vermont Comedy Club | Co-owner and Co-founder |
| Betsy Hassan | The University of Vermont Medical Center | Director, Nursing Education & Professional Development |
| Alex Hernandez | Champlain College | President |
| Randolph Holhut | Vermont Independent Media/The Commons | News Editor |
| Lyle Jepson | Rutland Chamber | Executive Director |
| Nicole Junas Ravlin | Junapr | Fouder & CEO |
| Cortney Keene | Keene Perspectives | Chief Clinical Officer and Co-Founder |
| Lisa Keysar | Union Mutual Fire Insurance Company | President & CEO |
| Ben Kinsley | Campaign for Vermont Prosperity | Interim Executive Director |
| Porter Knight | Productivity Vermont | Owner |
| Patti Komline | Downs Rachlin Martin | Director of Government and Public Affairs |
| Lindsay Kurrle | State of Vermont | Secretary, Agency of Commerce and Community Development |
| Ethan LaRochelle | QUEL Imaging | CEO & Co-founder |
| Thomas Leavitt | Northfield Savings Bank | President & CEO |
| Stephen Leffler | UVM Medical Center | President |
| Mikayla LeFrak | Vermont Public | Journalist |
| Carol Lighthall | Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce | Executive Director |
| Crea Lintilhac | Lintilac Foundation | Director |
| Nic Longo | Patrick Leahy Burlington International Website | Director |
| Ilona Maher | Olympian | Athlete |
| Eric Mallette | Paramount Theatre | Executive Director |
| Vincent Matteis | AMVAL Associates | CEO |
| Sascha Mayer | Mamava | Cofounder, Chief Experience Officer |
| Mari McClure | Green Mountain Power | President and CEO |
| Jeff McMahan | Dinse P.C. | Shareholder/Director |
| Jim Merriam | Norwich Technologies | CEO |
| Robert Miller | EastRise Credit Union | President & Chief Operating Officer |
| Scott Milne | Milne Travel | President |
| Michael Monte | Champlain Housing Trust | CEO |
| Abdoulaye Niane | Khelcom Farm | Founder / Owner |
| Nancy Owens | Evernorth | President |
| Chris Pearson | VT Healthcare Reform | Executive Director |
| Grace Potter | Singer/Songwriter | singer |
| Mark Redmond | Spectrum Youth and Family Services | Exec. Dir. |
| Linda Rossi | Vermont Small Business Development Center | State Director |
| Paula Routly | Seven Days | co-founder/publisher/editor-in-chief |
| John Sayles | Vermont Foodbank | CEO |
| Bill Schubart | Retired | Author and opinion columnist |
| Daniel Smith | Vermont Community Foundation | President and CEO |
| Timothy Smith | Franklin County Industrial Development Corporation | Executive Director |
| David Snedeker | Northeastern Vermont Development Association | Executive Director |
| Deb Stephenson | Brattleboro Savings Bank | President |
| Bill Stimpson | Weidmann Electrical Technology | General Manager |
| Anson Tebbetts | Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets | Secretary |
| Alisha Utter | Arbor Farmstead/Arbor Farm Market | Owner/Operator |
| Emiliano Void | nuwave | Founder |
| Richard Watts | Center for Community News | Director |
| Dan Werme | NBT Bank | Regional President of Vermont |
| David White | White + Burke Real Estate Advisors | President |
| Richard Wobby, Jr | Associated General Contractors of Vermont | Executive Vice President |
| Michael Wood-Lewis | Front Porch Forum | Co-Founder & CEO |
| Bradford Worthen | Pomerleau Real Estate | Senior Vice President Commercial & Business Brokerage |
