People
The work of the Lake Champlain Committee could not be done without the help of our dedicated staff, board, advisory council, and volunteers. We wake up each day thinking of ways to protect and improve Lake Champlain.
Board and Advisory Council
- LCC Board members on a farm tour
LCC’s 13-member Board and Advisory Council consists of local business owners, activists, community leaders and a diverse group of professionals from the Lake Champlain watershed.
Board of Directors
Gary Kjelleren (Chair) ~ South Hero, Vermont
Sharon Murray (Treasurer) ~ Bolton, Vermont
Andrew Bisselle ~ Westport, New York / Manchester, Vermont
Susan Coffey ~ Plattsburgh, New York
Don Duley ~ Plattsburgh, New York
Megan Epler Wood ~ Burlington, Vermont
Karen Kissane ~ St. Albans, Vermont
Jim Schweithelm ~ Burlington, Vermont
Mary Van Vleck ~ Charlotte, Vermont
Advisory Council
Steven Kellogg ~ Essex, New York
Peter Paine ~ Willsboro, New York
Mary Watzin ~ Essex, Vermont
Staff
LCC’s staff is dedicated to the mission of protecting Lake Champlain’s environmental integrity and recreational resources through science-based advocacy, education and collaborative action.
Staff Members
Lori Fisher ~ Executive Director - lorif@lakechamplaincommittee.org
Jeanne Stark ~ Office Manager - jeannes@lakechamplaincommittee.org
Mike Winslow ~ Staff Scientist - mikew@lakechamplaincommittee.org
Volunteers
Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Lake Champlain Committee! LCC’s citizen monitoring programs, stewardship of the Paddlers’ Trail, and outreach work would not be possible without the help of dedicated volunteers that share a love for Lake Champlain and a passion to protect it. LCC offers many different opportunities for volunteers.
