CTA Staff

Jim Fredericks
Executive Director

A native Vermonter, graduate of Johnson State College, and current resident of Underhill Center, VT, Fredericks has worked in the ski industry for the past 35 years and brings a lifetime of experience both as a businessman and a skier to the organization.
Tel: 802-864-5794
email

Lenore Budd
Trail Manager (part time)

Lenore focuses on maintaining and improving the Catamount Trail.  She works with the many private landowners whose properties are crossed by the CT as well as the state and federal agencies that also host the Trail.  She recruits and directs CTA’s invaluable Trail Chiefs and other volunteers who donate their time and skills to keep the Trail in good condition.  Even when not on the job for CTA, Lenore seeks to spend as much time as possible outdoors – skiing, hiking, kayaking, birding, or biking.
Tel: 802-864-5794
email

Tara Hamilton
Trail Protection Director (part time)

Tara's main focus at CTA is working with private landowners who are interested in conserving the Catamount Trail in perpetuity. When she is not working on the Trail, she also works as a consultant on conservation, planning, and other environment-related projects. And, when not working, she will find any excuse to be outside or traveling, and preferably both at the same time! At right, she is at the Holmenkollen Ski Musuem in Oslo, Norway with her son, Noah.
Tel:  802-864-5794 or 802-496-3872
email

Diana Vachon
Office Manager (part time)

Diana comes to the CTA with over 13 years experience in bookkeeping, payroll, and customer/employee satisfaction. Diana is married and has two girls, ages 8 and 13 years. They live in Shelburne, VT. Diana is also studying to become a licensed acupuncturist/herbalist. In her spare time she enjoys hiking, snowshoeing, and practicing martial arts.