Board of Trustees

Michele Asch

Board Member	Board of Trustees

Biography

Michele Asch (Elected October 2021) is a longtime Burlington, Vermont resident. She is currently at her family’s business, Twincraft Skincare. Michele has a diverse background that includes many years in student affairs at the University of Vermont, Directing the Family Business Initiative within the School of Business at UVM, starting and selling two small businesses, executive coaching, and business development. She is an active member of the community and is passionate about creating an economically strong and healthy Vermont. She currently serves on the board for Building Burlington’s Future, Greensea IQ, Onward Analytics, and the Dudley Fund Investment Committee. Michele and her husband Peter Asch have five grown children and live on the shores of Lake Champlain.

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Dan Boardman

Board Member	Board of Trustees

Biography

Dan Boardman (Re-elected October 2021) ChFC, CFP®, AIF® served as a Principal of Hickok & Boardman Retirement Solutions overseeing Corporate Retirement Plans and Individual Life Insurance Operations. He was primarily devoted to business development and advisor to HBRS’s largest clients. Dan began his career at Hickok & Boardman in 1988. In 1992, he was designated as a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER(™) professional and earned his Accredited Investment Fiduciary (AIF) designation in 2005. He served on the board of the State of Vermont’s Green Mountain Secure Retirement Plan which is a Governor appointed position. In addition, he is past president of both the Vermont Chapter of the Society of Financial Professionals and the Burlington Association of Life Underwriters. He was a member of the Financial Planning Association and Plan Sponsor Council of America. He has been significantly involved with the Million Dollar Round Table (MDRT), a Premier Financial Services Organization which has 35,000+ members from over 74 countries. Dan is a shareholder at Acrisure, LLC and a former Chief Executive Officer of Acrisure Investment Advisory Solutions, LLC.

Dan has been heavily involved with the community, as the past president of The Burlington Boys & Girls Club and current Trustee of Champlain College. He was the Vice Chair of the 2020-2021 local United Way campaign. Dan is the past Chair of the MDRT Finance committee and the finance committee for the MDRT Foundation.

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Sara Byers

Board Member	Board of Trustees

Biography

Chairperson of the Board

Sara Byers (Elected October 2020) is a co-owner of her family’s business, Leonardo’s Pizza, a keynote speaker and creator of Psi, a state of wholeness in leadership. She is passionate about helping people integrate all parts of themselves, believing that whole humans build a more whole world.

Sara has chaired six boards, including the Vermont Business Roundtable, Vermont Gas Systems and the Flynn Center for the Performing Arts, and maintains a private mentorship practice for women in leadership. She is honored to have received numerous community awards, including an Honorary Doctorate from Champlain College and the Catherine McAuley Award from Mercy Connections. She has published two poetry collections, Heart and Moon and Wise Stars. Sara and her husband, Kelly, live in Shelburne and are proud parents to Ella, a Champlain student.

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Lucia Campriello

Board Member	Board of Trustees

Biography

Lucia Campriello (Elected October 2023) lives in Burlington’s South End with her husband and two young daughters, where they can often be spotted adventuring as a four-pack between the bike path, beaches, playgrounds, waterfront, Centennial and Virtue Fields, and Bolton Valley—depending on the season.

As CEO of Hula, Lucia leads with vision and drive—advancing strategic initiatives that support Vermont-based entrepreneurs, foster meaningful community connections, and position Hula as a catalyst for statewide innovation and impact. She is most energized by building and contributing to high-performing, mission-driven teams, and is proud to be part of a dynamic ecosystem working to elevate Vermont as the nation’s premier home for innovative, competitive, and sustainable businesses that expand economic opportunity for all.

Outside of work, Lucia is deeply committed to civic life. In addition to serving as a Trustee of Champlain College, she currently serves as a Burlington School Commissioner and on the Board of Directors at Generator.

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Kevin Chu

Board Member	Board of Trustees

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Kevin Chu (elected October 2025) grew up in Vermont and wants to grow old here too. He is the son of immigrants. A graduate of Middlebury College, he studied the environment and education while also competing in track and field. Prior to joining the Vermont Futures Project, Kevin worked at the University of Vermont, where he led efforts in recruiting for diversity, academic advising, communications, community engagement and economic development, and strategic planning. He is now the Executive Director of the Vermont Futures Project, a nonpartisan organization answering the mission question: “How can we use data to support the evolution of Vermont’s economy towards a thriving future with opportunity for all?” This work has taken Kevin all over the state to develop and launch an Economic Action Plan, helping to put Vermont on a path towards affordability and abundance.

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Jim Crook

Board Member	Board of Trustees

Biography

Jim Crook (Re-elected June 2021) has spent 40 years in the technology business. After a brief career as an IBM salesman, he joined IDX Systems Corporation in 1981. In the ensuing 25 years, Jim held various IDX executive operating roles including President and CEO from 1999-2006.

Since selling the company to GE in 2000, Jim has been a very active growth capital investor. Most of his interests are in healthcare software and services. He plays lead governance roles in RxcRules, Dealer Policy, Arcadia Healthcare Solutions, Greensea Systems, Benchmark Space Systems and Frictionless Technologies, among others. Jim is a member of the Colby College Board of Trustees and is a returning long term member of the Champlain College Board of Trustees.

Jim lives in Delray Beach, FL in the winter and summers in Shelburne, VT. he and his wife Andrea have three married daughters and five grandchildren.

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Laura Dagan

Board Member	Board of Trustees

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Laura Dagan (Re-elected October 2021) has three decades of management experience in the investment industry and retired after serving as CEO of a Boston-based investment management start-up. Previously she held multiple positions over 22 years at Vermont-based Dwight Asset Management Company where she ultimately served as Chairman and CEO prior to its acquisition by Goldman Sachs Asset Management. Laura has been an active participant in the investment industry and the Burlington, Vermont community though board and volunteer work with non-profit organizations including the Vermont Capital Debt Affordability Advisory Committee, the CFA Institute, the Humane Society of Chittenden County, the Community Sailing Center, the Vermont Food Bank, and Meals on Wheels. She is a returning trustee of Champlain College after completing a 10-year term and serving as Board Chair. Laura has a BS degree from Bucknell University, completed the Advanced Management Program at Harvard Business School, and attended the Women’s Director Development Program at the Kellogg School of Management.

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Ian Davis

Board Member	Board of Trustees

Biography

Ian Davis (Elected October 2021) is currently the President of Rockstar New England, a studio within Rockstar Games. He was formerly CEO and Founder of Mad Doc® Software (acquired by Rockstar), Creative Director on the critically acclaimed Empire Earth® II, and former Technical Director at Activision’s Santa Monica studio, and is widely acknowledged as one of the top Artificial Intelligence experts in the video game industry. His credits include Red Dead Redemption 2, Grand Theft Auto 5, Max Payne 3, Red Dead Redemption, Bully: Scholarship Edition, Star Trek Legacy, Empire Earth® II (a PC Gamer Editor’s Choice Award winner), the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences Computer Role Playing Game of the Year Finalist: Dungeon Siege®: Legends of Aranna™; Empire Earth: The Art of Conquest™; and Star Trek®: Armada II™, among others.

Dr. Davis earned his doctorate in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University and his undergraduate degree in Math, English, & Computer Science (triple major) at Dartmouth College.

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Marguerite Dibble ’12

Board Member	Board of Trustees

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Marguerite Dibble was born and raised in Landgrove, VT. She founded her company, GameTheory, in 2011 during her junior year at Champlain College. Marguerite led development on award-winning entertainment game titles before pivoting the company to apply game design as a toolkit for tackling critical societal challenges. Since then, GameTheory has partnered with dozens of national and international teams to create joyful, impactful change around the world. GameTheory works with diverse partners on challenges ranging from healthcare and economic mobility to climate resilience and housing. In her free time Marguerite still enjoys making games for fun, spending time in the woods, and exploring used bookstores.

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Scott Duncan

Board Member	Board of Trustees

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Scott Duncan (Elected 2026) is a leader, facilitator and strategist who has worked with the world’s leading financial services, sports and entertainment organizations for more than 40 years.

Scott is currently Head of People and Culture and board member at The Realest, a dynamic startup company where an extraordinary team is re-defining the sports and music collectibles space. Scott was Senior Vice President and General Manager at the Capital Group Companies, one of the world’s premiere investment management organizations with over $3T in assets. Creativity has always been Scott’s passion and it was at one point his job: he was a working screenwriter in Hollywood, with numerous projects in development at major studios and two feature films released in theaters.

Scott is committed to giving back via non-profit leadership. He is a current board member and past Chairman of WHRO Public Media and the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Art. Scott is a graduate of Cornell University, an Eagle Scout, an enthusiastic amateur drummer, and a lifelong Red Sox fan. Scott and his wife Christina have two adult children, Miles (Champlain ‘22) and Elena.

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Dan Feeney

Board Member	Board of Trustees

Biography

Dan Feeney is an experienced Chief Executive Officer with a strong background in executive leadership, sales, management, and accounting. He brings valuable financial and strategic insight gained from extensive experience helping organizations raise capital in both the business and nonprofit sectors. His leadership philosophy is rooted in the principle, “Succeed by Helping Others Succeed.”

Dan and his wife, Amy, have been neighbors of Champlain College for more than 35 years. They are the parents of three daughters, all of whom reside in Brooklyn, New York.

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Jerry Ford

Board Member	Board of Trustees

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Jerry Ford (Elected October 2024) is currently a managing partner of Centerboard Advisors— a team of fractional executives and advisors. Jerry is also a limited partner of the Dudley Fund, and serves on the Advisory Board of Northwind Pharmaceuticals and Aligned Marketplace.

Prior to that, Jerry served as CEO and president of Marathon Health from February 2008 through February 2021 and as chairman of the Board of Directors through December 2022. He provided guidance to the CEO and Senior Leadership Team on overall business performance, corporate culture, and customer care. Jerry brought to Marathon Health an extensive senior management background in healthcare information technology, process improvement, and customer experience management.

Before joining Marathon Health, Jerry served as CEO and president of an Accel-KKR-owned company,  Systems & Software, from April 2006 through January 2008. He spent 15 years from June 1991 through March 2006 at IDX Systems Corporation where he served primarily as vice president of operations responsible for more than 300 large and complex healthcare delivery system customers.

Jerry began his professional career as an educational representative for Apple Computer and then served as the computer coordinator for Pine Ridge School in Williston, VT. He is passionate about education at all levels and promotes continuous improvement and continuing education at every opportunity.

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Stephen P. Groff

Board Member	Board of Trustees

Biography

Stephen P. Groff (Elected 2026) is an economist, global leader, and development finance expert with deep roots in Vermont. He brings extensive international experience across government service, multilateral institutions, and environmental policy to the Champlain College Board of Trustees. Most recently, Steve was the founding Governor of Saudi Arabia’s National Development Fund, establishing a $130 billion financial institution designed to drive national economic diversification. Under his guidance, the fund laid the groundwork to generate over $150 billion in economic impact by 2030.

Prior to that role, Steve served as Vice-President at the Asian Development Bank, directing operational portfolios exceeding $38 billion across East Asia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. His executive background also includes leadership positions with the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development in Paris and the Millennium Challenge Corporation in Washington, D.C.

Steve began his career with the U.S. Agency for International Development, the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program, and the Peace Corps. He serves on numerous international advisory boards—including the Marine Stewardship Council and the Global Footprint Network—and is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations and the Bretton Woods Committee.

A published author and scholar, Steve writes extensively on environmental policy and global development for publications such as The Wall Street Journal, The Guardian, and Project Syndicate. He authored the book The Turbulent Waters of Climate Action, released by Penguin Random House India.

Steve earned degrees from Yale University and the Harvard Kennedy School, as well as a doctorate from Erasmus University Rotterdam. Raised in the Mad River Valley, Steve resides in Burlington, carrying on a family heritage in Vermont that dates back to the 18th century. In his free time, he enjoys skiing, sailing, and competing in triathlons.

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Robert Lytle

Board Member	Board of Trustees

Biography

Robert Lytle (elected October 2025) is a Senior Managing Director at Grant Thornton Stax, based in the Boston office.

Over the past three decades, he has advised a diverse range of clients—including governments, non-profits, high-growth organizations, global public companies, and investors—on policy, strategy, performance improvement, and investment due diligence. His expertise includes managing high-profile corporate turnarounds, mergers, divestitures, and privatizations across Europe, North America, Latin America, the Middle East, and Asia.

A recognized thought leader in the education sector, Robert frequently speaks and moderates at global forums and events focused. He has also served on several education organization boards, contributing to the advancement of and innovation within the sector.

Before joining Grant Thornton Stax, Robert spent 25+ years at Parthenon and EY-Parthenon. As a founding member of Parthenon’s global education practice, which he led for 15 years, he played a pivotal role in shaping strategies for education companies, universities, K-12 institutions, and government agencies. In his final three years with the firm, Robert led EY-Parthenon’s US Government and Public Sector practice, where he provided strategic solutions to federal and state government entities.

Robert’s career began as a U.S. Army Aviator before transitioning to consulting with Bain & Company after earning his MBA. Robert holds an MBA with high distinction from The Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth and a BS in Economics and Finance from the University of Pennsylvania.

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Corinn McCarthy Bergeron G’10

Board Member	Board of Trustees

Biography

Corinn McCarthy Bergeron G’10 (Elected June 2017) serves as the Director of Commercial Enablement within the Wine & Spirits Division at Constellation Brands, a Fortune 500 company and leading producer, importer and marketer of premium beers, wines, and spirits. In her role, she helps drive strategic planning, organizational alignment, and commercial execution initiatives that enable growth across the business. Her professional experience spans business operations, innovation, sales enablement, and change management. Prior to joining Constellation, Corinn was the Business Manager for Vermont Stage Company for six years.

A proud Champlain College alumna, Corinn earned both her MBA and Graduate Certificate in Managing Innovation in Information Technology from Champlain College. In addition, she has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Vermont. She is passionate about the role higher education plays in preparing students for meaningful careers and is committed to Champlain’s mission of fostering innovation, professional readiness, and lifelong learning.

Corinn lives with her husband, Raymond, and their cats in the San Francisco Bay Area and spends her free time reading, hiking and exploring our incredible National Parks.

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