Our TEAM

Devon Neary

Executive Director

Devon takes the helm as the RRPC's new Executive Director. He is excited to continue the RRPC's legacy of collaboration in creating strong local economies and vibrant communities. Devon will grow and lead the RRPC by keeping the focus on our Towns and supporting our top-notch planning staff.
Email (802) 775-0871 x 203

Mary Kay Skaza

Assistant Director/Finance Manager

Mary Kay is ‘mission control’ for the office. She makes sure our finances are in tip-top shape and that all HR needs are met.
Email ♦ (802) 775-0871 x 206

Ed Bove, AICP

Special Projects

Ed takes the lead of special projects at the RRPC. With his decades of planning experience, Ed works in a variety of program areas such as ACT 250/248, Town Planning, and Zoning. Have a special project? Ed is your guy!
Email ♦ (802) 775-0871

Barbara Noyes Pulling, CFM

Senior Planner

Barbara is our resident water quality and energy expert. In these fields, she works on a regional and local level to meet state laws, goals, and policies. Barbara also focuses on town plans and regional plan updates. (We’re not sure how she does it all, either!)
Email♦ (802) 775-0871 x 207

Steffanie Bourque

Project Manager

Steffanie is as sharp as they come and we're excited to have her lead our new Municipal Project Manager (MPM) program. Steffanie manages dozens of transformative scoping and construction projects throughout the Region. Steffanie also leads our Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP) program as well as everything and anything to do with the Municipal Roads General Permit (MRGP).
Email (802) 775-0871 x 202

Ethan Pepin

Transportation Planner

Help us welcome Ethan as our new transportation planner! Ethan comes eager and ready to help Towns achieve their transportation goals! Ethan will be leading the transportation planning team for all modes with a special interest on bicycle and pedestrian planning and you may even catch him riding his bike to work or meetings!
Email (802) 775-0871 x 208

Maggie O'Brien

Regional Planner

Help us welcome Maggie as our new regional planner! Maggie is sharp as a tack and learning the ropes on many program areas such as Emergency Management, Energy, Town Planning, and Water Quality. As our new "utility planner" you can expect to see her working on a diverse range of projects throughout the Rutland Region!
Email (802) 775-0871 x 205

Nic Stark

GIS Planner

Nic is our newest addition the RRPC team! Nic is a wiz at Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and is the one-stop-shop for all things data and maps in the Rutland Region. With a Masters in data visualization and a knack for graphic design, Nic is punching up our outreach materials and planning reports. You can also find Nic helping our Town Planning, Transportation, and Special Projects program areas. Email (802) 775-0871 x 204

Karen Hill

Office Manager

Karen is the RRPC’s new Office Manager! Karen does it all to keep our office running smooth by providing comprehensive administrative and business support. As our "front of the house" Karen is always there to greet our office guests with a smiling face.
Email (802) 775-0871 x 201

Van Purcell

Field Technician

Van is our field tech extraordinaire and can do it all with more than 30 years of field inventory experience. You are likely see Van in his bright yellow RRPC vest doing culvert and road erosion inventories throughout the Rutland Region! Feel free to give him a honk and a wave when you drive by!
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