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Our Team


Barb Baird: Office Manager, ext 100, administration @ cvswmd .org

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Barb has been with the District since the turn of the century (this one) 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.


Donna Bowen: Finance and Human Resources Administrator,  ext 104, finance @ cvswmd.org

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​Donna joined CVSWMD in October of 2022. She was born and brought up in Vermont got her Associates Degree in 2014 but left to Massachusetts for several years before returning. Donna hobbies are remodeling houses, tinkering on anything mechanical, motorcycles, traveling and spending time with her two pug puppies and two chihuahua rescue dogs.

Jeremy Carpenter, ARCC Assistant

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Jeremy joined the District as compost monitor in 2017, but now works at the ARCC where he is a master at processing batteries for safe recycling. Jeremy graduated from Spaulding High School in 1990. At Spaulding, he received a well-rounded academic and vocational education, and enjoyed social opportunities for being a cool guy with an extra cool older brother and younger sister. He learned to read, write, and do basic math; but he also learned to navigate life; to be seen and valued by peers, teachers, and co-workers; and to be a good friend.
 
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Bob Freeman: Program Field Assistant

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Bob Freeman is our longest standing staff member, having worked here since 1998. In addition to staffing the ARCC, Bob helps keep all field operations and the District’s vehicles running smoothly. Bob is a native Vermonter and likes being helpful to the community. Away from work, he enjoys working on model cars and watching sports, especially hockey. 


John Jose: School Zero Waste Coordinator, ext 111, johnj @ cvswmd .org

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John joined the District in September 2016. He holds a B.S. in Biology and Environmental Studies from East Stroudsburg University. His background in the environmental realm includes work in wildlife conservation, water resource protection, and environmental education. Combining his diverse environmental program experience with his experience working in public schools in various capacities, John is excited to be working with the District’s schools on their zero waste programming. Documenting Vermont’s herptofauna, hiking, canoeing, and gardening are some of his weekend pursuits.


Theron Lay-Sleeper: Interim General Manager, ext 110, theronls @ cvswmd .org

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Theron joined the CVSWMD team in September 2019 after serving here for a year as an ECO AmeriCorps member. Since then, he has immersed himself in trash, recycling, food scraps, and hazardous waste management. He studied international relations, focusing on environmental and energy policy, and graduated from Tufts University in Boston in 2015. He is passionate about working to make Vermont a leader in environmental stewardship and sustainability. He is an avid outdoorsman, craftsman, musician, and cook.
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Stefan Malner: ARCC Facility Manager, stefan @ cvswmd.org

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Stefan joined the District earlier this fall to help out at the ARCC and for special collections. We are pleased to welcome him as the new full-time ARCC Facility Manager. Stefan brings a wide range of skills and experience with him, including over five years with Mass DEP in air quality and waste prevention, and four working for the City of Cambridge, MA Public Works Department on route monitoring, data analysis, recycling ordinance and outreach.


Briana Morin: Public Relations & Outreach Coordinator, ext 102,  outreach @ cvswmd .org
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Briana joined CVSWMD in April 2022. She was born and raised in Vermont and graduated from Johnson State College in 2017 with a double major in Journalism and Anthropology/Sociology. Her work history includes multiple customer services roles and four years as a domestic violence advocate. When she is not working, you can find Briana reading, painting, playing video games, and spending time with her friends and family.

Lachlan Pinney: Recycling and HHW Program Coordinator, ext. 105, coordinator@cvswmd .org

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​Lachlan joined the District in August 2022. Having studied international politics and economics as an undergraduate at Middlebury College, Lachlan discovered his enthusiasm for responsible waste management following two years as a student employee at the Middlebury Recycling Facility. Born in Massachusetts and raised in Shanghai, China, he remains steadfast on his quest to discover the best soup dumplings in New England. Out of the office, you’ll find Lachlan devouring the latest hard rock and hip hop albums, reading, gaming, motorcycling, or plotting his next adventure on public transportation. 

Vacant: Operations Manager/Assistant General Manager


Vacant: Field Assistant/Driver 
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Office  | 137 Barre St, Montpelier VT 05602-3618| 802-229-9383 | comments@cvswmd.org
Office Hours: M - F, 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
ARCC  | 540 No. Main St, Barre VT 05641 | 802-476-1900  
ARCC Hours: M, W, F, 10:30 am - 5:30 pm and 3rd Saturdays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
ARCC Closed for Lunch: M, W, F, 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm 

*CVSWMD Member Towns: 
Barre City, Barre Town, Berlin, Bradford, Calais, Chelsea, Duxbury, East Montpelier, Fairlee, Hardwick, Middlesex, Montpelier, Orange, Plainfield, Tunbridge, Walden, Washington, Williamstown, and Woodbury. 
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