BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Kelly Kimball
Executive Director, Rock Point Commons
Kelly is the Executive Director of Rock Point Commons, a nonprofit committed to building community around education, spirituality, and environmental stewardship at Burlington’s Rock Point property. She and her family live in Burlington’s New North End, where they are grateful for the bike path, city beaches, dog park, community gardens, and Starr Farm Park. Kelly currently serves as the Parks Foundation Chair.

Gordon MacFarland
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Gordon has served on the Parks Foundation board for seven years, four of those as Treasurer and currently as the Vice Chair He is a certified public accountant, retired from active practice but continuing to assist several nonprofits as a volunteer financial advisor. A lifelong distance runner, Gordon has authored a book on senior running. He helps with local road races and is founder of the Vermont City Marathon.

Paul Ode
Director, Downs Rachlin Martin PLLC
Paul and his family appreciate the many recreational and cultural amenities that Burlington offers, and his six grandchildren particularly enjoy the playgrounds. He is the Secretary of the Parks Foundation.

Colleen Montgomery
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Colleen enjoys walking and biking in Burlington’s parks. She had a CPA practice in Burlington for many years and is the Treasurer of the Parks Foundation.

Lisa DeNatale
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Following 35 years in Marketing, Lisa finished her career as the President & CEO of Special Olympics Vermont. In retirement she serves as President of the Vermont Italian Cultural Association. She has logged countless miles running on the bike path, often accompanied by one of her children on a bike.

Becky Holt
Executive Director of Vermont Story Lab
Becky is a nonprofit management and communications consultant. She specializes in helping nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals (youth and adults) share their stories through interactive workshops, online learning, and one-on-one coaching. Becky is also an adjunct at Champlain College in the Writing & Publishing program. She is currently completing revisions on her first YA novel.

Sydney Streets
Senior Manager of Talent Attraction, McKinsey & Company
Sydney is a Burlington resident and active community volunteer, supporting both Edmunds Elementary School and the Boys & Girls Club of Burlington. She leads early career talent attraction strategy at McKinsey & Company and brings experience in communications and community engagement to the Parks Foundation Board of Directors. Sydney loves exploring Burlington’s parks and Lake Champlain with her husband and two children and is passionate about ensuring these shared spaces thrive for future generations.
Other Board Members not pictured:
Meredith Ackel
Annie Bourdon
Colin Hilliard
Joe Larkin
Sydney Streets-Gibson
Hans van Wees
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