Our Team

Leesa Stewart - General Manager

Leesa Stewart joined the Central Vermont Solid Waste Management District’s team in January of 2008 as the Administrative Manager and became the General Manager in March of 2010. For over 20 years, Leesa has worked with public sector and non-profit organizations during periods of growth and success. Leesa has lived in Montpelier, Vermont since 1992 and currently shares her home with two cats and her son and daughter. In her spare time, Leesa practices yoga, reads books and takes long walks.

Barb Baird - Administrative Coordinator & District Clerk

Barb has been with the District for 11 years and loves chatting with residents about their solid waste and the CVSWMD’s programming – no, really – so give her a call with questions or comments. She has a BA in writing, likes to cook, read and make music.

Bob Freeman - Driver

Bob Freeman is our longest standing staff member, having worked here since 1998. Bob helps keep all field operations running smoothly. Among his many responsibilities are driving for the Compost Program, making tote deliveries and ensuring all compost customers have the equipment they need, and staffing all CVSWMD collection events for electronics, hazardous waste, etc. Bob is a native Vermonter and a huge Yankees fan.

Ted Coles - Driver

Ted Coles is the lead driver for the Compost Program. He faithfully services all of our customers five days a week and delivers the food scraps he picks up to a compost facility. He excels at troubleshooting various scenarios to make operations work as efficiently as possible. Every day he is continually shocked by how much food is getting tossed for composting. In his spare time, he writes poems about the compost run.

Gwen Lyons-Baker - School Zero Waste Coordinator

Gwen began her work at the district as a school compost monitor in the fall of 2009. Now, as the school zero waste coordinator, she runs the school composting program and is developing zero waste programming for schools. Gwen graduated from the Rubenstein School for the Environment and Natural Resources at UVM in 2006 with a B.S in Environmental Studies. When she is not working, she enjoys knitting, reading, playing soccer, playing with her dogs, baking tasty desserts, hiking, biking and making dog clothes out of unwanted clothing. Gwen is a native Vermonter who loves the quiet and relaxed atmosphere in central Vermont. Gwen's assistants, Devin and Odin, work off-site.

Annette Martin - Bookkeeper

Annette has been with the district since October 2008 as the bookkeeper. She was previously employed for 25 years with the Department of Environmental Conservation followed by 5 years with the Department of Education in the Accounting Section. Annette enjoys all crafts, reading and having her grandsons around.

Sarah Wisner - Program Assistant

Sarah joined the district in July of 2011 as the newest staff member. Sarah graduated from Smith College in May 2011 with a BA in English Literature with concentrations in gender and film studies. She is happy to be returning to her hometown of Montpelier and begin work improving her community! Sarah has two dogs and two cats and enjoys writing and watching lots of movies in her spare time.

Marian Miller - Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator

Having come on board in January 2011, Marian is the most recent addition to our staff. She comes to the position with a broad background in communications, marketing, human services, and program coordination. Prior to that, she had nearly 20 years of experience as a chef and caterer. Marian is an avid cyclist, loves to hike, and enjoys reading. Marian's assistant is Rosie the Pug.

Rosie - Office Mascot

Rosie has been at the office since January 2011. She has learned to navigate the spiral staircase and is more outgoing every day.

Likes: her reused CVSWMD sweatshirt, breakfast, dinner
Dislikes: long walks in the frigid cold and getting her feet dirty

Devin - Off-site Technical Assistant

Devin’s high energy and “all or nothing” attitude keep her quite busy and out of the office most of the time. This hardworking pup has been a dedicated team member since February 2010.

Likes: playing fetch, running in the woods, squeaky toys, treats and sleeping on the couch
Dislikes: being told what to do and office life

Odin- Assistant to the Off-Site Technical Assistant

Odin is the most recent addition to the team, joining us at the end of April 2011. His quiet and calm demeanor makes him the perfect assistant for Devin.

Likes: squeaky tennis balls, eating anything (and everything), naps and belly rubs
Dislikes: listening and being scolded for eating non-food items