Board of Directors - Spectrum Youth & Family Services

Tom Clavelle, President (he/him)

Spectrum Staff — Mon, 07 Feb 2022 16:00:20 +0000

Prior to his retirement in December of 2020, Tom was one of the principal owners of Engelberth Construction, where he served as Executive VP/CFO for 27 years. In addition to his ownership responsibilities, Tom oversaw the financial management, human resources, information technology, and strategic planning initiatives for the company. Earlier in his career, Tom held financial management positions in the retail and hospitality industries. He was a licensed CPA in Vermont for 35 years and is a graduate of the University of Vermont.

Tom has served on the Board of Directors for United Way of Northwest Vermont, Lake Champlain Chamber (board chair), and the Greater Burlington YMCA. He was also on the school boards for Shelburne, CSSU (chair), and CVU. In 2017, Tom received the Business Leader Award from the Governor’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports for his long-time commitment and support for worksite wellness.

Tom is a native Vermonter (Winooski) and has lived in Shelburne with his wife, Wendy Saville, for the past 30 years. He has two grown children, Tyler and Kasey. In addition to spending time with family and friends, Tom enjoys bicycling, cooking, scuba-diving, and most things active.

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Matt Murray, Vice President (he/him)

Spectrum Staff — Thu, 09 Feb 2023 20:48:53 +0000

Matt is a native Vermonter from Essex Junction, Vermont. He spent six years in the US Navy. Following this, Matt held roles as the Vice President of Enterprise Strategic Growth and Retail Solutions at Dealer.com/Cox Automotive and GM of Automotive and Senior Vice President of Strategic Accounts at Podium. Today, Matt is the founder and …
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Jonathan Billings, Treasurer (he/him)

Spectrum Staff — Fri, 05 Jan 2024 21:20:31 +0000

Jonathan is currently the Chief Operating Officer at Northwestern Medical Center in St Albans, where he is dedicated to fostering a culture of safety, quality, empathy, and respect. He comes to Spectrum with extensive experience in community relations and nonprofit management, all centered around leaving places better than he found them. Outside of his professional …
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Dr. Michelle Miller, Secretary (she/her)

Spectrum Staff — Tue, 27 Oct 2020 13:57:48 +0000

Dr. Michelle Miller (she/her/hers) recently retired from Champlain College as Senior Associate Provost after 32 years. Hired as the founding director of the college’s medical radiography program, she taught for 13 years before moving into academic administration. There her expertise eventually focused on accreditation, assessment of learning outcomes, and data analysis where she led the college’s institutional research function. As a “pinch-hitting” academic administrator, Michelle also managed at various times international education, the library, and the e-learning functions. She has served as a site visitor for the New England Commission on Higher Education and in multiple leadership roles for the Vermont and American Societies of Radiologic Technology, including terms on the board of directors and the bylaws committee. Prior to joining Champlain College, she directed the radiography program at Western Wyoming Community College. Dr. Miller’s educational journey includes a Baccalaureate degree in Radiologic Science from Quinnipiac University, a Master of Education degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Vermont, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree from Concordia University (Montreal) in Educational Technology.

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Cate MacLachlan, Member at Large (she/her)

Spectrum Staff — Fri, 19 Jan 2018 19:21:48 +0000

Cate moved to Vermont in 1996 after graduating from Earlham College with a degree in Peace and Global Studies. Throughout her academic and professional career, Cate has focused on issues of equity and justice for underserved and underrepresented populations, which included work at Legal Aid’s Lawline in Burlington, Vermont. In 2001, Cate obtained her Masters of Social Work from Boston College and became an integral part of Spectrum’s team responding to domestic violence issues, eventually serving as Co-Director of Spectrum’s Violence, Intervention and Prevention Programs. While at Spectrum she also served as Coordinator of the Chittenden County Domestic Violence Task Force.

For the past 10 years, Cate MacLachlan has owned and operated Artemis Fitness in South Burlington, Vermont, a gym created specifically to serve the needs of women. Cate is currently a Trustee at the Fletcher Free Library in Burlington, and served on the Board of Directors of ECHO for six years. She is also a certified Personal Trainer. Cate lives in Burlington with her husband and two children.

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Chol Dhoor (he/him)

Spectrum Staff — Fri, 03 Aug 2018 17:21:27 +0000

Chol is the founder and executive director of the Sudanese Foundation of Vermont (SUDFUND) Inc. SUDFUND is a nonprofit organization with the mission of investing in and supporting families so they can raise their children to succeed academically and athletically in Vermont.

Chol came to America in 2007 through the Vermont Refugee Resettlement Program due to civil war in Sudan. Prior to coming to Vermont, he lived in a refugee camp in Kenya for 12 years. He was accepted at the University of Vermont in 2008 and graduated in 2011 with BA in Economics. He was a McNair Scholar and a recipient of the Merage Foundation Scholarship for the American Dream in honor of Vermont’s former governor Madeleine Kunin.

He is very active in the community and works with new American community members to identify their unique needs and raise funds to support summer camp scholarships, mentoring, and soccer programs. He also organizes community events to broaden families’ networks.

Chol has served on a number of boards and committees since he graduated from college. He was appointed in January, 2018 by Mayor Miro Weinberger to serve on the Community Development and Block Grant Advisory Board of Burlington and make funding recommendations to the city council. He was also a member of the Vermont State Health Assessment team, which developed the State Health Improvement Plan 2018-2023.

During his free time he enjoys traveling, reading (a lot), photography, outdoor adventures and spending time with family.

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David Gurtman

Spectrum Staff — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:12:02 +0000

David Gurtman is a transactional attorney at Dinse, P.C., where he advises nonprofits, entrepreneurs, and mission-driven organizations on governance, financing, and growth. His practice includes business and renewable energy transactions, with a focus on helping clients manage risk through practical, cost-effective legal solutions.

David has served in leadership roles with several community organizations, including Generator, Leadership Champlain, and the Chittenden County Bar Association. He is a longtime advocate for strong nonprofit governance and community-centered institutions.

David lives in South Burlington with his wife and three children.

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Dr. Jane Okech (she/her)

Spectrum Staff — Mon, 06 Jan 2025 21:22:52 +0000

Dr. Jane Okech is the Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs and Professor of Counselor Education & Supervision at the University of Vermont. Dr. Okech earned a bachelor’s degree in education from Kenyatta University (Kenya), and a master’s degree in Counseling Psychology from the United States International University-Africa (Kenya). She earned her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and …
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Erik Giard-Chase, CFA

Spectrum Staff — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:05:07 +0000

Erik brings nearly two decades of professional experience in the financial services industry, spanning both institutional and boutique investment management environments. He is the Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Blue Slate Investment Management, a Vermont-based independent registered investment advisory firm serving individuals, families, and institutions. Erik holds undergraduate degrees in Mathematics and Philosophy from the University of Vermont and a Master of Arts from the University of Chicago, where he studied political philosophy and law. He earned the Chartered Financial Analyst® (CFA) designation in 2013 and is a member of both CFA Institute and the CFA Society of Vermont.

Deeply committed to community service, Erik has served as a Circles of Support and Accountability (CoSA) member, supporting the successful reintegration of formerly incarcerated individuals. He lives in Shelburne, Vermont with his wife, Catherine, and their two daughters. Outside of work, Erik enjoys reading, playing piano, cycling, fly fishing, and spending time outdoors with his family.

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Jacquie Dragon, MS (she/her)

Spectrum Staff — Mon, 05 Jan 2026 18:08:14 +0000

Jacquie Dragon is a seasoned human resources and organizational development leader with over 25 years of experience across nonprofit, financial services, healthcare, manufacturing, and retail sectors. She currently serves as Senior Director of Human Resources at Howard Center in Burlington, Vermont, where she leads the agency’s HR function to support mission-driven, community-based services. Previously, she held executive HR roles at Merchants Bank and Barry Callebaut, and has consulted with nonprofits, municipalities, and private companies on strategic HR, leadership development, and culture change.

Jacquie holds a Master of Science in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Springfield College and a Bachelor of Science in Social Work from SUNY Buffalo, and has contributed her expertise as a board director for Technology for Tomorrow, a nonprofit focused on expanding technology access and education.

Jacquie lives in Burlington with her partner and two children and enjoys yoga, meditation and the outdoors.

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