Executive Director: Bernie Carr

Co-owner of Carr's Gifts with his wife Beth, they have been serving the Brandon community since 1978 as a florist until 2018 and as a gift & home shop until the present. Bernie and Beth both have been Chamber members for decades and have served as frequent multi-term directors and presidents. Bernie has been the Executive director since 2014 and as such is the face of the Chamber. Responsibilities include general running of the day to day business of the board, organizing special events and publishing the newsletter. If you call or email the chamber, it is Bernie who will be your cheerful and knowledgeable first point of contact.

President: Pat Wood

Pat grew up on a local family vegetable farm and was the one manning the roadside market, along with her Grandmother, for many years. After some time away post-college, working in manufacturing engineering, hospitality and software, Pat has returned to Brandon and continues the family tradition of community service and volunteerism. Pat is an individual member.

Vice President: Lynn Wilson

Lynn is a dedicated volunteer and on the board of Nifty Thrifty- Brandon's incredible thrift shop for over 50 years!!

Treasurer: Laurie Bertrand

Laurie Bertrand CPA has been serving the tax and accounting needs of businesses and individuals in Rutland and Addison County since 1999. As well as serving as Chamber treasurer, she's involved in many local activities and organizations while also serving as the chair of the OVUHS school board for many years.

Clerk: Claire Sinozich

Claire owns and operates Friday Harvest Bakery! 

Board members:  Pat Wood- Individual Member, Laurie Bertrand- Laurie Bertrand CPA, Jordan Bresette- New England Woodcraft, Dennis Marden- Individual Member, Scott Scribner- Scribner Financial, Nancy Spalding-Ness- Individual Member, Tom White- Individual Member, Devon Fuller- Downtown Brandon Alliance, Kirk Thomas- Vermont Protective Coatings, Jane Costello- Stevens Farmstead, Lindi Quesnel- National Bank of Middlebury, Claire Sinozich- Friday Harvest Bakery, Tricia Welch- Individual Member and Lynn Wilson- Nifty Thrifty.