Board of Directors
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Paula Cope
Chair
Paula became a perennial groupie when she got bitten by the theater bug in college and realized she had no talent for acting. She has been a loyal corporate sponsor of Vermont Stage for over 15 years, has had one of her stories read at Winter Tales, and gave her second born son, Evan, to Vermont Stage when he was only 11. Paula has a passion for theater and for Vermont Stage in particular. She and her husband, Tim, have two other children, Collin, a local musician, and Lindsey, a civil rights lawyer. Their daughter-in-law and Evan’s wife, Nicole, was also a stage manager at VT Stage and was instrumental in providing support for the organization’s strategic plan.
Linda Magoon
Vice-Chair
Linda recently retired after having worked in Banking for over 35 years, first as a Special Events Manager and then as a Senior Leader in Service Quality, Training, Call Center Management and Retail Banking. Linda lived and worked overseas for eight of those years, fulfilling her long-time dream of introducing her husband and four children to the world of international cultures and languages. She returned to her New England roots in 2003, moving to Vermont and joining Citizens Bank. Linda is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in French and of the American Graduate School of International Management where she received her International MBA. Currently she serves as a Commissioner of the Church Street Marketplace and after years of supporting both the Flynn and Lyric theaters, she is thrilled to be welcomed as a member of the Vermont Stage Board.
Rebecca Ryan
Secretary
Rebecca learned at the fragile age of 13 that she had stage fright but she has always admired stage performers. She married into a hambone, theatrical family and has a love for theater, and especially Vermont Stage! Rebecca has worked for the American Lung Association for 17 years, currently as Division Director leading a team of 35 health promotion staff for the Eastern Division. She has led legislative and educational efforts to prevent lung disease and improve lung health across Vermont. Rebecca is an avid runner and triathlete and has competed at the national and world championship levels. She has also served at sea with the US Navy, and did consular work for the U.S. State Department. She lives near Camel’s Hump Mountain in Huntington, Vermont with her dog, Blue, and her husband, Terry.
Jeff Morin
Treasurer
Jeff is a Managing Partner of JMM & Associates. He joined the firm in 2001 and became a shareholder in 2005. His primary focus is in small business consulting and all areas of taxation. Jeff has been in public accounting since 1986, and worked for CPA firms in Massachusetts and Georgia prior to moving to Vermont. Graduated with a BS degree in Business Administration from the University of Vermont, and has also earned a Masters of Science in Taxation from Bentley College. Jeff is a member and past-President of the Rotary Club of South Burlington. He is also the Treasurer and a current Board member for KidSafe Collaborative.
Judy Allard
Judy’s love of the performing arts began with music lessons and participation in choir, band, and chorus in elementary and high school. The interest continued in college with her participation with the Lane Committee (as House Manager and Chair) attending nearly all the Lane presentations. A teacher of science, particularly biology, for 38 years in the Burlington System, she included many performing arts assignments for her students. She is a regular attendee at performances at the Flynn, the Lane Series, Saint Michael’s Playhouse, and Vermont Stage. She especially likes Winter Tales and the outdoor performances done by Vermont Stage. She is looking forward to getting “behind the scenes” at Vermont Stage.
Jean Berggren
Jean moved to Burlington in 2009, and has attended almost every Vermont Stage production since she arrived. She has always had theater in her life, strictly as an audience member, and is glad for the opportunity to support the company from the Board. In her day job she is a psychiatrist, working remotely with inmates in a New York state prison. Besides theater, her extra-curricular interests are reading, tennis, walking, and choral singing.
Bob Bolyard
Bio coming soon.
Cathie Borow
Cathie Borow is an integrated marketer who thinks holistically. She arrived in Vermont in November 2019 after considering her physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing. This analysis led to the decision to sell her small business and seek quality time with her family (parents and sister in South Burlington) while taking the time to appreciate the many things that life has to offer. Cathie is currently the Senior Brand Manager at Vermont Smoke & Cure tasked with revitalizing their culture and developing the path to growth nationally. She is engaged to be married in October, has purchased land for a future home in Hinesburg, and has developed a strong relationship with a horse named Tiny at a lovely barn in Shelburne. Tiny is helping her change focus from hunter/jumper to dressage and he also enjoys her newfound passion of hiking with her fiancé Matt. 10+ years working in marketing for three of the largest holding companies in advertising – WPP, Omnicom and Havas – gave Cathie the experience and skills to start and run her own business in Hoboken NJ, called Urban Jungle Play. This was part of a vision to get an MBA via life experience vs. further schooling with the goal of ending up "client side" as she is now. Cathie graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing and a Minor in Communications.
Nancy Rowden Brock
Nancy is Vice President of Finance at The Vermont Community Foundation. She has held financial leadership positions in several not-for-profit organizations and publicly traded and private companies during her career. Her volunteer efforts include serving on the boards and committees of various Vermont organizations, and currently she is a member of the board of Northeast Delta Dental. Nancy brings diverse leadership, management, and business experience to her role at Vermont Stage, along with curiosity and a belief in the importance of building vibrant communities.
Deborah Dameron
Debbie worked in public health for more than thirty years, starting in West Africa as a Peace Corps volunteer. She went on to get a master’s degree in Public Health. Debbie moved to Vermont in 1983 where she and George raised their son, Sam. Debbie worked for more than twenty years at the Vermont Dept. of Health. She spent the last seven years of her career as VP for Cancer Control at the American Cancer Society. An appreciation for theater and the arts has always been a big part of Debbie’s life. She served on the board of Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival for twelve years. She cherishes having Vermont Stage and live theater available in Burlington. Debbie and George live in Hinesburg.
Barbara Frankowski
Barbara is a pediatrician who came to Vermont for her first real job in 1985 and never left. She has been a member of the faculty in the Vermont Child Health Improvement Program (VCHIP) since its beginning in 2000, and she served as the health consultant for the Burlington School District for 20 years. Barbara enjoys outdoor sports and cooking and gardening, and she loves music and theater. She and her husband live in Jericho and attend many local arts events.
Joel Harris
Joel is a native New Yorker where he practiced law for 40 years. He specialized in international corporate and commercial litigation and arbitration. In 2007, he retired and moved to Essex, Vermont. An avid theater goer since college, during his New York days, Joel regularly attended theatrical performances, particularly at off and off-off Broadway venues and summer stock in New England and Canada. Once he settled in Vermont, he and his wife promptly subscribed to Vermont Stage and have been regulars ever since. A graduate of Columbia College, Harvard Law School and the University of London, Joel has served as a board member of various non-profit organizations, including bar associations, small theater companies and in Royal Savage Yacht Club in Charlotte.
Amy Lilly
Amy is a freelance writer who covers the arts. She was an English major at Villanova and received her Ph.D from the University of Iowa. She covers graphic arts, classical music, architecture and reviews books for several local and regional newspapers and magazines. She reads plays for fun and loves going to the theater. Amy is dedicated to charity and supports many non-profits. She lives in Burlington with her husband and son.
Molly Mara
Molly first became involved in theater as a young professional, volunteering with Lyric Theater in various backstage capacities, including make-up, props, set painting, and costume construction. She eventually took on the roles of Costume Designer, Assistant Technical Director, and eventually, Producer. She has been a Family Consumer Science teacher in Milton, Vermont. Molly loves theater and is excited about possible future youth programs at Vermont Stage. Molly and her family live in Williston.
Alan Matson
Alan’s career and education has been in finance and statistics. Since 2001 he has been involved with start up companies and individual consulting projects. He was a founding member of eSecLending and Lionshares. He has always been active in the community projects that interest him: Burlington Children’s Space, City Market, Burlington School District, Keep BT Local and the Vermont Real Estate Cooperative. Alan has loved theater since his early days of working backstage as a Harvard undergrad. Alan and his wife, Dale, are long time supporters of Vermont Stage. They live in Burlington.
Maria McGrath
Bio coming soon.
Sarah Morris
Sarah is a fifth-generation hotelier at Basin Harbor, a seasonal resort on the shores of Lake Champlain. Here's the secret: hospitality is a stage; a rehearsed and synchronized dance aimed at delighting guests and customers. Sarah works with a variety of organizations and associations across Vermont and New England. Through this work she has connected with communities of leaders and gained a helpful framework for life and business in New England. She believes collaboration with others builds a foundation for shared success in the future. Her interests include travel, gastronomy, and the great outdoors. She and her husband live in New Haven.
Chair
Paula became a perennial groupie when she got bitten by the theater bug in college and realized she had no talent for acting. She has been a loyal corporate sponsor of Vermont Stage for over 15 years, has had one of her stories read at Winter Tales, and gave her second born son, Evan, to Vermont Stage when he was only 11. Paula has a passion for theater and for Vermont Stage in particular. She and her husband, Tim, have two other children, Collin, a local musician, and Lindsey, a civil rights lawyer. Their daughter-in-law and Evan’s wife, Nicole, was also a stage manager at VT Stage and was instrumental in providing support for the organization’s strategic plan.
Linda Magoon
Vice-Chair
Linda recently retired after having worked in Banking for over 35 years, first as a Special Events Manager and then as a Senior Leader in Service Quality, Training, Call Center Management and Retail Banking. Linda lived and worked overseas for eight of those years, fulfilling her long-time dream of introducing her husband and four children to the world of international cultures and languages. She returned to her New England roots in 2003, moving to Vermont and joining Citizens Bank. Linda is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania with a degree in French and of the American Graduate School of International Management where she received her International MBA. Currently she serves as a Commissioner of the Church Street Marketplace and after years of supporting both the Flynn and Lyric theaters, she is thrilled to be welcomed as a member of the Vermont Stage Board.
Rebecca Ryan
Secretary
Rebecca learned at the fragile age of 13 that she had stage fright but she has always admired stage performers. She married into a hambone, theatrical family and has a love for theater, and especially Vermont Stage! Rebecca has worked for the American Lung Association for 17 years, currently as Division Director leading a team of 35 health promotion staff for the Eastern Division. She has led legislative and educational efforts to prevent lung disease and improve lung health across Vermont. Rebecca is an avid runner and triathlete and has competed at the national and world championship levels. She has also served at sea with the US Navy, and did consular work for the U.S. State Department. She lives near Camel’s Hump Mountain in Huntington, Vermont with her dog, Blue, and her husband, Terry.
Jeff Morin
Treasurer
Jeff is a Managing Partner of JMM & Associates. He joined the firm in 2001 and became a shareholder in 2005. His primary focus is in small business consulting and all areas of taxation. Jeff has been in public accounting since 1986, and worked for CPA firms in Massachusetts and Georgia prior to moving to Vermont. Graduated with a BS degree in Business Administration from the University of Vermont, and has also earned a Masters of Science in Taxation from Bentley College. Jeff is a member and past-President of the Rotary Club of South Burlington. He is also the Treasurer and a current Board member for KidSafe Collaborative.
Judy Allard
Judy’s love of the performing arts began with music lessons and participation in choir, band, and chorus in elementary and high school. The interest continued in college with her participation with the Lane Committee (as House Manager and Chair) attending nearly all the Lane presentations. A teacher of science, particularly biology, for 38 years in the Burlington System, she included many performing arts assignments for her students. She is a regular attendee at performances at the Flynn, the Lane Series, Saint Michael’s Playhouse, and Vermont Stage. She especially likes Winter Tales and the outdoor performances done by Vermont Stage. She is looking forward to getting “behind the scenes” at Vermont Stage.
Jean Berggren
Jean moved to Burlington in 2009, and has attended almost every Vermont Stage production since she arrived. She has always had theater in her life, strictly as an audience member, and is glad for the opportunity to support the company from the Board. In her day job she is a psychiatrist, working remotely with inmates in a New York state prison. Besides theater, her extra-curricular interests are reading, tennis, walking, and choral singing.
Bob Bolyard
Bio coming soon.
Cathie Borow
Cathie Borow is an integrated marketer who thinks holistically. She arrived in Vermont in November 2019 after considering her physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing. This analysis led to the decision to sell her small business and seek quality time with her family (parents and sister in South Burlington) while taking the time to appreciate the many things that life has to offer. Cathie is currently the Senior Brand Manager at Vermont Smoke & Cure tasked with revitalizing their culture and developing the path to growth nationally. She is engaged to be married in October, has purchased land for a future home in Hinesburg, and has developed a strong relationship with a horse named Tiny at a lovely barn in Shelburne. Tiny is helping her change focus from hunter/jumper to dressage and he also enjoys her newfound passion of hiking with her fiancé Matt. 10+ years working in marketing for three of the largest holding companies in advertising – WPP, Omnicom and Havas – gave Cathie the experience and skills to start and run her own business in Hoboken NJ, called Urban Jungle Play. This was part of a vision to get an MBA via life experience vs. further schooling with the goal of ending up "client side" as she is now. Cathie graduated from the Rochester Institute of Technology with a Bachelors Degree in Business Marketing and a Minor in Communications.
Nancy Rowden Brock
Nancy is Vice President of Finance at The Vermont Community Foundation. She has held financial leadership positions in several not-for-profit organizations and publicly traded and private companies during her career. Her volunteer efforts include serving on the boards and committees of various Vermont organizations, and currently she is a member of the board of Northeast Delta Dental. Nancy brings diverse leadership, management, and business experience to her role at Vermont Stage, along with curiosity and a belief in the importance of building vibrant communities.
Deborah Dameron
Debbie worked in public health for more than thirty years, starting in West Africa as a Peace Corps volunteer. She went on to get a master’s degree in Public Health. Debbie moved to Vermont in 1983 where she and George raised their son, Sam. Debbie worked for more than twenty years at the Vermont Dept. of Health. She spent the last seven years of her career as VP for Cancer Control at the American Cancer Society. An appreciation for theater and the arts has always been a big part of Debbie’s life. She served on the board of Green Mountain Chamber Music Festival for twelve years. She cherishes having Vermont Stage and live theater available in Burlington. Debbie and George live in Hinesburg.
Barbara Frankowski
Barbara is a pediatrician who came to Vermont for her first real job in 1985 and never left. She has been a member of the faculty in the Vermont Child Health Improvement Program (VCHIP) since its beginning in 2000, and she served as the health consultant for the Burlington School District for 20 years. Barbara enjoys outdoor sports and cooking and gardening, and she loves music and theater. She and her husband live in Jericho and attend many local arts events.
Joel Harris
Joel is a native New Yorker where he practiced law for 40 years. He specialized in international corporate and commercial litigation and arbitration. In 2007, he retired and moved to Essex, Vermont. An avid theater goer since college, during his New York days, Joel regularly attended theatrical performances, particularly at off and off-off Broadway venues and summer stock in New England and Canada. Once he settled in Vermont, he and his wife promptly subscribed to Vermont Stage and have been regulars ever since. A graduate of Columbia College, Harvard Law School and the University of London, Joel has served as a board member of various non-profit organizations, including bar associations, small theater companies and in Royal Savage Yacht Club in Charlotte.
Amy Lilly
Amy is a freelance writer who covers the arts. She was an English major at Villanova and received her Ph.D from the University of Iowa. She covers graphic arts, classical music, architecture and reviews books for several local and regional newspapers and magazines. She reads plays for fun and loves going to the theater. Amy is dedicated to charity and supports many non-profits. She lives in Burlington with her husband and son.
Molly Mara
Molly first became involved in theater as a young professional, volunteering with Lyric Theater in various backstage capacities, including make-up, props, set painting, and costume construction. She eventually took on the roles of Costume Designer, Assistant Technical Director, and eventually, Producer. She has been a Family Consumer Science teacher in Milton, Vermont. Molly loves theater and is excited about possible future youth programs at Vermont Stage. Molly and her family live in Williston.
Alan Matson
Alan’s career and education has been in finance and statistics. Since 2001 he has been involved with start up companies and individual consulting projects. He was a founding member of eSecLending and Lionshares. He has always been active in the community projects that interest him: Burlington Children’s Space, City Market, Burlington School District, Keep BT Local and the Vermont Real Estate Cooperative. Alan has loved theater since his early days of working backstage as a Harvard undergrad. Alan and his wife, Dale, are long time supporters of Vermont Stage. They live in Burlington.
Maria McGrath
Bio coming soon.
Sarah Morris
Sarah is a fifth-generation hotelier at Basin Harbor, a seasonal resort on the shores of Lake Champlain. Here's the secret: hospitality is a stage; a rehearsed and synchronized dance aimed at delighting guests and customers. Sarah works with a variety of organizations and associations across Vermont and New England. Through this work she has connected with communities of leaders and gained a helpful framework for life and business in New England. She believes collaboration with others builds a foundation for shared success in the future. Her interests include travel, gastronomy, and the great outdoors. She and her husband live in New Haven.
