Kathleen Demars, RN

Executive Director

kdemars@lhha.org

Jane Paine

Finance Director​

jpaine@lhha.org

Philip Kiely

Hospice and Home Care Medical Director

802-888-4651

Clinical Director

802-888-4651

Jaimie Welcome, RN

Human Resources Director

hr@lhha.org

Tammy Parker

Information and Technology Director

mdraper@lhha.org

Mark Draper

Project Coordinator, Copley Hospital

Hyde Park

JILL BAKER

Jill joined the Board in 2016.  She is currently the project coordinator/ administrative assistant for the VP of Development, Marketing and Community Relations at Copley Hospital.  She has held this position for 26 years.  She a key member of the LACiNg Up for Cancer Walk Committee.  Jill is a life-long Vermonter and considers herself an outdoor person and loves all four seasons. In her free time, she can be found playing with her labs, Forest and Jax, and taking care of her two horses on her farm. 

Retired Development Officer for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University

Hyde Park

VIRGINIA BROOKS

Virginia (Wiffy) joined the Board of Directors in May of 2022. Until her retirement in 2019 and her return to Hyde Park, she worked as a Development Officer for the Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Harvard University (14 years).  Prior to that, she held various positions in high tech.  While in Vermont, she worked as the Executive Director for both the Vermont Association of Independent Colleges and the United Way of Lamoille County; held teaching positions at Lamoille Union High School and Community College of Vermont; and was a grant writer and fundraising consultant. She served on several local boards, and was instrumental in the creation of Planned Parenthood of Lamoille County and the Lamoille Hospice program. LHHH is dear to her as they provided care for her late husband, brother-in-law, and many friends. Wiffy enjoys photography, gardening, reading, needlework, pickle ball and tennis.

Retired Attorney

Morrisville

SHARON GREEN

Sharon joined the Board in January 2022.  She practiced law in Morrisville for 40 years, retiring in 2016. She currently works part-time for Stackpole & French Law Offices.  She has served as a Copley Hospital Trustee, is one of the creators of the Clarina Howard Nichols Center and an original member of the board and has also served on the board of Lamoille County Mental Health Services. Sharon enjoys kayaking, gardening, reading and snowshoeing.  

Tax Examiner, VT Dept of Taxes

Morrisville

CARLA HALE

Carla joined the Board in 2018.  She is employed by the Vermont Department of Taxes. She serves as Secretary for the Lamoille Area Cancer Network.  Carla enjoys gardening, camping and sewing.  

Semi-Retired Medical Social Worker

Morrisville

CLAIRE HANCOCK

Claire joined the Board in October 2021. She worked as a Medical Social worker for 35 years at Copley Hospital and currently works part-time as a Medical Social worker for Lamoille County Mental Health. She has served on the board for Out and About Adult Daycare and the Clarina Howard Nichols Center.  Some of Claire’s favorite hobbies include spending time with her grandchildren, walking, cooking and playing the fiddle. 

Retired Nurse Practitioner at The Women’s Center at Copley

Lake Elmore

MARJE KELSO

Marje joined the Board in February 2021. She worked at Copley Hospital for 46 years as a RN and also as a Nurse Practitioner/Certified Nurse Midwife, retiring in September 2021. She is past president of the St. Vincent De-Paul Society and a member of the State and National ACNM organizations. She has completed medical volunteer missions in Jamaica and Honduras and recently volunteered for the public health department in the vaccination clinics. Marje enjoys outdoor activities including hiking, biking, kayaking and cross-country skiing. She also can be found baking, sewing and crocheting. 

Portfolio Manager, Morgan Stanley

Stowe

DAMON KINZIE

Damon joined the Board in 2016. He is an Executive Director/Financial Advisor at Morgan Stanley. He has served on the Cancer Patient Support Program Board and the Vermont Children’s Trust Fund Board. Damon enjoys skiing, mountain biking and golf.

Retired Procurement Purchaser, McNeil Generating Station

Cambridge

BILL KROEPLIN

Bill joined the Board in 2014. He previously served on several statewide forestry and landowner-related boards including the Vermont Woodlands Association, the Vermont Tree Farm Committee and the Society of American Foresters Green Mountain Division. He is a retired Chief Forester and enjoys working in his woodlot, tends a small orchard and produces cider for his family.

Retired Town Lister

Cambridge

JOAN NAGY

Joan joined the Board in 2018. Following a short time as a practicing attorney, she transitioned to non-profit development for 20 years, and finished her working years as the Cambridge Town Lister. She currently serves as the Chair of Deacons for the Second Congregational UCC Church in Jeffersonville and is a commissioner for the Human Rights Commission.  Previous board work includes: Mary Bryan Art Gallery, Natural Resources Board, Copley Health Systems and the Cambridge Classic Chorale, as she served as soloist and treasurer.  Joan enjoys singing, traveling, walking, knitting and swimming.  

Retired Social Worker

Jeffersonville

MARK NASH

Mark joined the Board in 2018. He retired in 2014 from a 40+-year career as a social worker. He volunteers for the Town of Cambridge, is a hospice volunteer for Lamoille Home Health and is a volunteer for the Medical Reserve Corps of Lamoille County. He is also a founder and volunteer for Cambridge Cares. He is also a Justice of the Peace for the Town of Cambridge, serving on the Board of Civil Authority and the Board of Abatement. Additionally, he serves on the Chesed committee as a member of the JCOGS synagogue in Stowe. Mark enjoys photography, fishing, hunting, camping, boating and cooking. 

Paralegal

Morrisville

JOANIE NEWTON

Joanie joined the Board in February 2021. She currently works as a real estate paralegal for Darby Kolter & Roberts, LLP. She is a member of the LACiNg Up for Cancer Walk Committee and has previously served on the Morristown Recreation Council and the local Boy Scout Council. She is a lifelong resident of Morrisville and enjoys getting outside and taking advantage of all this beautiful state has to offer. 

Retired Health Care Consultant, KPMG

Lake Elmore

MELISSA ROSE

Melissa joined the Board in 2019. She worked in healthcare her entire career, retiring in 2016, and now works part-time as a Training Information Specialist for Vermont Dog Trainer. Melissa is a hospice volunteer for Lamoille Home Health & Hospice and the Medical Reserve Corps of Lamoille County. She enjoys gardening, walking her Yellow Lab Murphy, golfing, snowshoeing, knitting and is learning to play the piano.

Customer Service Manager, Alpine Snow Guards

Morrisville

Kim Quick

Kim joined the Board in 2015.  Previous work includes customer service and telemarketing at the House of Troy and lastly, customer service manager at Alpine Snowguards in Morrisville. As a breast cancer survivor, Kim knows just how important programs like Lamoille Home Health and Hospice are to our community. Kim enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, walking, hiking and camping.  

Director of Primary Care, Northern Counties Health Care

Morrisville

CHRIS TOWNE

Chris joined the Board in 2016. He is a graduate of the University of Vermont (BA) and Champlain College (MS). He is the Chief Strategy Officer for Northern Counties Health Care. He also serves on the Board of Trustees for Copley Hospital. Chris enjoys the outdoors, traveling and spending time with his family. He grew up in Morrisville and lives on the family property with his spouse and young daughter.