FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Contact: Robynn Albert, VMEC Marketing & Training Manager
Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC)
P.O. Box 12, Randolph Center, VT  05061
(802) 793-2078 / [email protected]

VMEC Board Member Elections

Randolph Center, VT – The Vermont Manufacturing Extension Center (VMEC) has announced the results of its January 12, 2026 annual election of VMEC Advisory Board members.

Re-elected for additional two year terms to the board are Cristin O’Donnell, Plant Director, King Arthur Baking Company (Norwich); Dave Blittersdorf, President/ CEO/ Founder, AllEarth Renewables, Inc. (Williston); Janette Bombardier, P.E., Chief Technology Officer and Chief Operating Officer, Chroma Technology (Bellows Falls) and Mike Rainville, President/ Owner, Maple Landmark, Inc. (Middlebury). Also, Mike Rainville was re-elected as Chairperson of the VMEC Advisory Board for an additional one year term.

“We welcome the re-election of this strong slate of VMEC Board members and are grateful for the continuity, experience and perspectives they continue to bring to VMEC and Vermont-based manufacturers of all sizes,” states Patrick Boyle, VMEC Center Director & CEO.

About VMEC: Part of the nationwide MEP National Network and hosted by Vermont State University since 1995, VMEC operates as a not-for-profit with a primary mission, “To Strengthen and Empower Vermont Manufacturers.” A local resource and trusted adviser to manufacturing enterprises of all sizes, the VMEC team brings world-class expertise in consulting, coaching, hands-on implementation support, training and education for leaders and workers.  VMEC provides proven systems and solutions focused on strategies, processes, products, technologies and people.

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