In 1973, Jeff first visited Lake Dunmore and has been returning ever since with his wife Joanie, whose family arrived in 1950. After buying a camp in the Moosalamoo Club in 1987, Jeff and Joanie built the home where they currently reside on an adjacent property. Their four children visit regularly with the family’s fourth lake generation in tow.

Jeff was part of the original milfoil crew more than three decades ago diving with scuba gear from canoes pulling plants long before pontoon boats. He is currently Salisbury’s representative and Vice-Chair of the Otter Creek Watershed Insect Control District.

Jeff capped a 37 year tenure in public education as Superintendent of the Enfield, Connecticut School District. He was also an adjunct professor in the doctoral program at the University of Hartford. An integral part of his career involved serving on state and national committees lobbying members of Congress in Washington DC to implement education policy and reform.

He has completed 72 of his nearly 200 triathlons on Lake Dunmore. He holds a national ranking and has competed several National championships and in World Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland, London, England and Montréal, Canada and is headed to Hamburg, Germany to race in 2023. During the winter Jeff volunteers Sugarbush Ski Resort and is the Chair of the Ambassador Advisory Council.

Jeff earned B.S. and M.S. degrees from the University of Rhode Island and a C.A.G.S. and Ph.D. from the University of Connecticut’s NEAG School of Education.

Doug is a fourth generation Vermonter who graduated from Burlington High School many moons ago. After getting his BA from Dartmouth College, he joined the U.S. Coast Guard, where he spent 22 years as a surface operations officer in assignments around the world. Along the way, he qualified as a ship salvage diving officer, obtained a private pilot's license with instrument and multi-engine ratings, was awarded a Masters Degree in Public Administration from Northeastern University, and rose to the rank of Commander. After retiring from the Coast Guard in the mid-90's, Doug worked for 15 years as a project manager and program analyst for a succession of consulting firms in the Washington, DC area. When the siren call of Vermont simply became too overwhelming, Doug left the DC rat race behind... buying vacant property on Fern Lake where he and Chree, his wife of over 50 years, spent eight years designing and building their retirement dream home. The Perkins have been year-round residents since 2016 ... and hopefully for many decades to come

Guy and his family have been fortunate to be year round residents on Fern Lake since 2015. Before landing in Vermont, he spent many years traveling the country taking jobs as a biological technician, botanist, outdoor environmental educator, and wilderness adventure leader. Guy has a B.S. in Biology from SUNY Geneseo, and a Master of Education degree in Environmental Education from the University of Minnesota, Duluth. Since settling in Vermont, he has been teaching in the Slate Valley School District; currently teaching high school math and science.

Fern Lake and Lake Dunmore are natural treasures. Guy has served on the LDFLA Water Quality Committee for the last 5 years because he would like to help keep them that way. His goal as a board member would be to support the health, ecological integrity, and natural beauty of these lakes and their watersheds for the long term.

Rich and Jaime Schneider have owned property on Lake Dunmore since 2010, but have now become full time residents since Rich’s retirement as the Norwich University President in May 2020. After 28 years leading Norwich they were ready for a change of pace, and found it here in Leicester on the lake!!

A graduate of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Marine Engineering, Rich spent 8 years on active duty and then 22 years as a Coast Guard Reservist. He retired from the Coast Guard with the rank of Rear Admiral. He holds a Masters Degree from Wesleyan University, and a Doctorate in finance and public policy from the University of Delaware. He is a Trustee of the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, a Trustee of the National Coast Guard Museum Foundation, and helped as a volunteer with the LDFLA Lakes Alive fundraising campaign. Much of his retirement time, however, has been spent helping lead all Vermont Colleges’ response to the COVID 19 pandemic. He hopes he is working himself, and all of us, out of that job!!!

Sarah Pritchard is a Vermont native currently residing on Lake Dunmore full-time with her husband (Austin Pritchard) and Yellow Lab (Levon Helm Pritchard). Sarah's family have been members of the Lake Dunmore community for generations. She spent every summer with her maternal grandparents, Mary Jane Churchill Wing and Howard "Pete" Wing, until her parents bought the family property next door in the 90s. She has been a part of the milfoil eradication effort since she could float and snorkel. It has been said that the Lake raised her and her cousins.

Professionally, Sarah is a principal owner of Plan Integrity Partners, LLC, a Third Party Administration firm providing Retirement Plan design and consulting services to businesses across the country. She works from her home on Indian Trail. Her focus in the business is on collaborating with financial advisors and CPAs to customize retirement plan programs for local and national businesses of all sizes.

In her spare time (when she can find it!) you will find her puttering around the garden, tinkering with her boat, floating in the lake, or chasing her nieces and (soon-to-be) nephew around the neighborhood. She is passionate about maintaining the quality of life on the lake for residents and visitors alike. Lake Dunmore is an incredibly special place to Sarah and her family. She is eager for the opportunity to give back.

Louis has been enjoying Lake Dunmore since the mid-1960s and is one of several Camp Dunmore alumni on Lake Dunmore and Fern Lake. When he cannot be at the lake, it’s likely because he’s practicing law in NJ.

Louis is currently serving as Aquatic Invasive Species Committee Chair.

He is a graduate of the College of Wooster in Ohio (class of 1963) and the Wharton Graduate School of the University of Pennsylvania. (1965). Most of his career was with IBM including roles as: a programmer in Gaithersburg, MD; a salesman in a Philadelphia PA branch office; various management positions, including international marketing and product  management in the Westchester County NY area; and a business development manager for IBM Global Network

Prior to life at the Lake Dunmore he lived in Wilton (and Redding) CT.  He still serves as the treasurer of Ogden House, a HUD Section 8 low income housing unit in the area and is on the Board of the Gunar Johnson Fund, a small charitable foundation in CT.

His love affair with the Lake began with a chance visit and vacation in 1972 with Anna and 2 sons (then ages 3 & 6).  The attachment grew with the purchase of property (now called 231 Lakeview Drive) in 1975.  In 2006 the commitment grew substantially with the demolition of the old camp and construction of a new year-round home from Connor Homes of Middlebury.  Today the lake is home year round in all senses of the word. 

He served on the LDFLA Board of Trustees since the fall of 2009 to 2015 in the capacity of Treasurer.  During this time he identified the need for substantially increased funds to meet future needs.  This led to the Lakes Alive – Now & Forever capital campaign where he serves as the Campaign Director

He and Anna are now full time Lake Dunmore Vermonters and loving it.  He enjoys woodworking, golf, pickleball, skiing and the grandkids with varying degrees of skill.

Rilly has been coming up to Lake Dunmore with her husband Louis for over 20 years. They enjoy kayaking, boating, swimming, paddle boarding and fishing. They also play tennis. golf and hike in the area. Rilly tries to get up here from NJ as much as she can.

She is new to the Board and is the Communications Chair. She is thrilled to be working with all the committees and with the LDFLA.

Jaap’s love of Lake Dunmore is life-long. Starting in the 1950s, he came with his parents as guests to a camp belonging to good friends and neighbors from Bedford Hills, New York. In 1975, he purchased the camp on what was then Road X (now Lakeview Drive) from his parents’ neighbors. The latest chapter has been Jaap and his wife Regina tearing down the nearly 100-year-old seasonal camp in 2020 and building a modern residence that they can now enjoy in all seasons. When at the Lake, Jaap’s favorite activities include sailing his Scorpion sailboat, walking/hiking, exploring local restaurants, and just drinking in the view from our lake deck.

Jaap serves on the Investment Advisory Committee of the LDFLA. Similar activities include being Treasurer on the Board of Trustees of Mercer Street Friends, a Quaker affiliated anti-poverty agency in Trenton, New Jersey. He is also on the Board of the Bedford Hills (NY) Historical Museum.

When not at the lake, Jaap lives with Regina, daughter Juliana, son Conrad, and golden retriever Rita in Princeton, New Jersey.

Jaap has been retired for over 4 years. His career was in corporate finance in the areas of financial planning and analysis, strategic planning, and mergers and acquisitions.

Japp graduated from Amherst College in 1973; he also has an MBA in Finance from the Boston University Graduate School of Management.

Suzie and her husband, Bob, purchased their camp on Kelsey Lane in 2011 while their daughters were attending Middlebury College. The camp quickly became a respite and gathering place for their friends, family, and the neighborhood community. Suzie and Bob were appreciative of the beauty and close friendships on the lake and decided to rebuild the camp in 2019 as a year-round home. Suzie spends her time on the lake swimming, paddleboarding, kayaking, boating and hiking and is committed to safeguarding our precious resource. When not at the lake, she can be found playing tennis, golfing, and visiting family in Burlington. She and Bob currently spend their winters in Florida where they play competitive tennis and golf.

Suzie moved to the Burlington, VT area from Connecticut in 1987 after working in employee benefits for Aetna, and Cigna. While in Burlington, she worked in commercial banking and volunteered on the boards of the Champlain Valley Service League, Joint Urban Ministry Project, United Way Campaign Cabinet, and as Membership Chair of the Burlington Tennis Club. Additionally, she served as a co-host family for the Vermont Refugee Resettlement program, volunteered in the S. Burlington School system, and officiated for USA Swimming.

Over 20 years ago, Sandi Everitt discovered the joys of Lake Dunmore. In 1998 Sandi and her husband, John, and their three children became summer residents at the lake on Sunset Point off Indian Trail.  Their family, now including spouses, and most importantly six grandchildren, continue to enjoy the many activities lake life offers.  Sandi ran for a position on the LDFL Board so she can support the important work of the Board to keep the lakes vibrant and active for families in the years to come.  Sandi is a retired Vermont Attorney.  She started her legal career with a firm in Middlebury and then became Deputy States Attorney for Addison County.  She joined the Vermont Attorney General’s Office as Director of the Civil Rights Unit and also served as Director of the Consumer Assistance Program before retiring. Sandi and John currently spend their winters in Florida and their summers on the lake.  Over the years, Sandi has assisted with different lake initiatives and currently is assisting with the member database.  Sandi loves kayaking and fishing and as a Board member she will strive to encourage and maintain these important activities on the lake.

Thank you for the opportunity to serve as trustee of the LDFL board.My family first came to lake dunmore in 1947 when my father was part of a group of Philadelphians who started a summer sports camp called Camp Brebeauf. My first year attending the camp was in 1964 and that’s when my family first bought a property on lake Dumore . Our family currently has 2 year round properties on the lake. My wife Caroline and three daughters enjoy all water activities including water-skiing, sailing,SUP, and kayaking. We have participated in the Vermont sun triathlon for 25 years in a row with the hopes of someday getting in Jeff schumann’s league!A former CEO of Philadephia Insurance Companies -spent 40 plus years in the commercial property casualty insurance industry- hold MBA from Saint Joseph’s University and have been a member of the LDFL water quality committee for the last 2 years.

Julie is a native Vermonter who grew up on a 400 acre dairy farm in Shoreham. She and her husband Pete Whittemore of 35 years raised their 3 daughters right next to the family farm. While raising the girls, she was a passionate Silversmith. She participated in various juried craft fairs all over the tri-state area. In 1997, she and her husband started a CNC Machine Shop located in New Haven, VT. The business has seen great success and expansion and is now preparing for the next generation to take over. 

After selling her family’s camp of 40 years on Lake Hortonia and the family’s long time home in Shoreham they purchased property on Quiet Lane in 2013 where they built their year round home. 

Julie enjoys spending her time with the grandkids fishing, boating, hiking and making lifelong memories on the lake. She also enjoys golfing kayaking, and spending time with family and friends. She looks forward to sharing with her kids and grandkids all the activities the lake has to offer and the importance for caring for it. 

Andy first arrived on Lake Dunmore in 1952 at age 3 months. His father, Milt, purchased Higgins Tavern in 1946 and ran Camp Dunmore for Boys on that site until he retired in 1980. Andy earned a B.S. in biology from Syracuse University in1974, a M.S. in Environmental Science from the University of Rhode Island in 1976, and a D.D.S. from the Fairleigh Dickinson School of Dentistry in 1980. He practiced dentistry for 40 years until retiring in 2020.

Andy was a Dunmore summer resident from 1952 through 2020. After retiring he built a new home on Mountain View Drive in Leicester and became a full time Vermont resident. His retirement mission statement includes staying active by hiking, kayaking, and gardening, helping neighbors, and helping to ensure the health of Lake Dunmore for future generations.