President – Leah Romine, Thrall Road Maple
Leah Romine is the President of the Poultney Chamber of Commerce and a retired registered nurse who brings a people-first approach to community leadership. She now devotes her time to being a sugarmaker, while remaining deeply passionate about supporting local businesses and building strong connections. She is passionate about helping Poultney thrive as a welcoming place to live, work and visit. Leah believes the Poultney area thrives when locals support one another and celebrate what makes the community unique.
Vice President – Sheryl Porrier, Poultney Recreation
Sheryl moved to Poultney in 1985 and raised her family here. She was a teacher and coach for almost forty years. She is currently still the Poultney Recreation Director who plans and runs programs for the town and local areas. After retirement Sheryl has gotten involved in local town government and other community clubs including the chamber. She looks forward to bringing the energy of someone who is invested in the future of the town and a commitment to serve and contribute.
Secretary – Kristin Bossard, Green Mountain Bookkeepers
Kristin moved to Poultney with her family in 2022. They were drawn to the area by its small-town atmosphere, vibrant community involvement, and beautiful scenery.
Kristin devotes her time to building her bookkeeping business to serve local businesses as well as those across the country through virtual bookkeeping.
She is grateful to be involved in projects that serve this wonderful community alongside the caring community members of the Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce.
Treasurer – Carol Stierle, Lake St. Catherine Country Club
In February 2014 I bought the East Poultney General Store and moved to Poultney from Connecticut. While I owned the store, I met so many wonderful people and truly felt what a welcoming community Poultney is. So…when I sold the store after nearly 7 years I decided to become involved in giving back to the community…now involved at the Young at Heart Senior Center, Poultney Woman’s Club, Lake St. Catherine Country Club and the Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce…and more.
Board of Directors
Julie Fedler, NYVT Media
Julie Fedler of Poultney, Vermont, originally from Pawcatuck, Connecticut, began her career with NYVT Media (formerly Manchester Newspapers) as a part-time account manager in 2018. She now serves as General Manager of the Northern Region, based in Granville, New York, and as a Corporate Vice President of Sales market-wide. Julie is passionate about helping Businesses grow, overcome obstacles, and meet their marketing objectives. She is driven by delivering smart strategies that achieve maximum return on investment.
Carrie Hulbert, Young at Heart Senior Center
I grew up in Castleton and still reside there with my family. I graduated from Castleton State College with a degree in social work. In 2021 I became Director of Young at Heart Senior Center a community non-profit organization. As a member of Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce, I value building strong relationships, sharing resources, and contributing to a thriving local economy.
John Nettle, Bentley House Bed & Breakfast
John Nettle is co-owner and host of Bentley House Bed & Breakfast, a Victorian-era inn located in Poultney that welcomes travelers with time-period accommodation and homemade breakfasts that includes their signature stuffed waffle. He brings experience in project and festival management and a passion for hospitality and community engagement to his work with the Chamber. John moved to Vermont from Texas to live a dream of running a B & B, to invest in local community and for a love of the state in general. He lives with his lovely wife Sharon and a few cats.
Carolyn Stellatella, Yoga and Reiki with Carolyn
Carolyn Stellatella has owned property in Poultney since 2004 and her Vermont dream came true when she finally became a full-time resident in 2024. Carolyn has been an Experienced-Registered-Yoga Teacher for over two decades. She has extensive experience with teaching all types of yoga from children’s to “chair” classes and every thing in between. Carolyn is also a Reiki-Master Teacher and has provided Reiki sessions to clients for over twenty years. She enjoys helping people feel balanced and healthy and is proud to be an active member in the Poultney Area Chamber of Commerce.