Robert Lord, President
Bob Lord Jr. was born in Barre, grew up in East Barre and graduated from Spaulding High School. Bob continued his education at VTC in Randolph Center VT and graduated with a Degree in Architecture. Bob is currently president of a family construction company started by his father in 1969 that is based in Barre VT with his two brothers. Bob and his wife Kim live in Barre Town, enjoy summers at their Old Orchard Beach house in Maine, have four children and as of 2016, six grandchildren. Bob is former Barre Town Selectman, past President of The Association of General Contractors of Vermont, past President of Central VT Chamber and director of Barre Area Development Corp. He enjoys being outside, working on his property and land, enjoying his vintage farm tractors, shooting skeet and spending time with family and friends.
Hans Asoera, Vice President
Hans is originally from Indiana where he earned a degree in Political Science from Hanover College in Hanover, IN. Hans has also earned his MBA from Norwich University. Working at Edward Jones, Hans and his wife of 30 years moved from Indiana to Kennebunk Maine, then Norwich, England before settling in Vermont in 2001. Two of his four children graduated from Spaulding High School and all four of his children as well as his granddaughter have attended St. Monica’s, a Central Vermont Catholic School. Hans has served in the Lions Club as a past president and on the boards of the Aldrich Public Library and the Vermont Granite Museum. He has also served on the St. Monica’s Parish Council and Finance Committee. Hans has recently stepped down from his role at Edward Jones, leading the Northeast Branches in achieving their training and client service goals. This work has involved developing the leadership skills and talents of the financial advisors in the area. Hans has served on a panel at the Barron’s Magazine’s top Advisors Diversity Summit. He has been recognized twice, as a top advisor by Barron’s in 2014 and 2018. Hans enjoys fitness, soccer, cycling, motorcycling and traveling with family.
Jim McQueston, Secretary
Jim is an attorney in Montpelier, Vermont. He retired from the National Life Group in 2012 after a long career in National Life’s Law Department. He is an avid walker and hiker. Jim and his wife, Agathe, are long-time residents of Montpelier.
Claudia Brousseau, Treasurer
Claudia Brousseau is a longtime resident of Central Vermont, and is employed by the Vermont Department of Taxes as a Corporate Section Chief. Claudia holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Norwich University, and a Master’s Degree from Golden Gate University, and is a CPA licensed in the State of Vermont. Claudia and her husband Peter, live in Montpelier, and have one daughter Lauren, who recently graduated from Norwich University and married her college sweetheart Michael. Her husband Peter is an active business owner of a slate quarry in the Central Vermont area. They enjoy family time, walking, camping and spending time with their two Great Dane rescue dogs: Levi and Bella.
Brian Grearson, Trustee
Brian Grearson, a native of Barre, Vermont, graduated from Spaulding High and the University of Vermont. After obtaining a J.D. degree from Suffolk Law School in Boston, he returned to Vermont where he and his wife Melanie made their home in Berlin where they continue to live. Brian was engaged in the general practice of law for almost 30 years before being appointed as a Superior Court Judge by Governor James Douglas in 2004. He served as a trial judge for 17 years and was appointed as the Chief Superior Judge by the Vermont Supreme Court in 2015. Prior to being appointed to the bench he was a member of the Berlin Select Board, a trustee of the Central Vermont Hospital and Woodridge Rehabilitation and Nursing facility, and on the Board of Directors of the Granite Mutual Insurance Company. After being appointed to the bench he was a member of the Vermont Commission on Judicial Operations which led to the most significant reorganization of the judicial system in recent history. In September 2015 he was recognized by the Vermont Bar Association for his leadership with Drug Treatment Courts and awarded the first Hon. Matthew Katz (Superior Judge, Ret.) Award. He continues to be a member of the board of directors of the New England Association of Recovery Court Professionals following his retirement in 2021.
Gloria K. Rice, Trustee
Gloria K. Rice has lived in Calais since 1980 with her husband Bill. During the same period she has practiced law in Montpelier, first with McKee, Giuliani & Cleveland and currently as a partner at Rice & Riley. She graduated from Smith College and Case Western Reserve University School of Law. Over the years Gloria has served on the boards of Green Mountain United Way, the Vermont Girl Scout Council and Central Vermont Home Health & Hospice, as well as having been the attorney member of the Vermont Real Estate Commission.
John LaRosa, Trustee
John LaRosa, a Montpelier Eagle Scout, retired from NICOM Coatings in 2022 after a 39-year career as VP and General Manager. He attended Johnson State College and UVM earning a BS in Business Economics. He also worked for the Groton State Forest during his high school and college years. After graduation, John became Nelson Brothers bookkeeper and Lyon’s Pontiac & Toyota Assistant Service Manager. John, and his wife Joyce, raised their three boys in Berlin, Vermont. They now live on Groton Pond where they first started dating 50 years ago. John has had roles with the Associated General Contractors Association, Vermont Subcontractor Association, Lake Groton Association, Green Mountain Water-Skier’s Association, and a Berlin Elementary School Board member. He currently is an officer of the Vt Modelers Club and VT Antique Gas & Steam Engine Association. John has brought a multitude of interests into his retirement. #1 is being Grandpa to his three grandchildren. He loves working on old wooden boats, British cars and Mustangs, antique engines (old, field or boat, steam and gas) and has recently begun sail and boat upholstery restoration. He is also the general contractor for home projects at his sons’ homes.
Steve Mackenzie, Trustee
Steve is a life-long native of the City of Barre, having been born and resided in the City his entire life. He is a product of the Barre City School system graduating from Lincoln Elementary School as well as the “old” and “new” Spaulding High Schools. He graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering followed by a Master’s Degree in Civil/Environmental Engineering. Steve’s 37 year career as a Professional Engineer was with DuBois and King, Inc. consulting engineers of Randolph, VT, serving as Senior Vice-President and senior owner at the time of his engineering “retirement”. Steve left DuBois and King, Inc in 2010 to accept appointment as Barre City Manager. At the time of his retirement in 2022, his 12-year tenure was the longest of any Manager for the City of Barre. He has been active civically in the Barre community for most of his life. Steve has served on and/or Chaired the Barre City Elementary and Spaulding High School Boards over a period of 13 years. His civic service also includes board member and President of OUR House of Central Vermont Child Advocacy Center, Central Vermont Medical Center Trustee, and current member and President of the Kiwanis Club of Barre. He was in his third term on the Barre City Council at the time of his appointment to City Manager in 2010. As a Barre native and life-long resident, he continues to be interested and active in contributing to the continued improvement of the Barre community. Steve is currently a Director and Vice-President of Barre Area Development Corporation, Board Member of the Prospect Heights Development Corporation, and Chair of the Barre City Transportation Committee. Steve and his wife Claudia have two adult two children, Nicholas and Nealee, both residing and working in the Barre area.
