Officers & Board of Directors
Lisa Rees
President
(2-year term • 2020-2022)
Lisa is a vibrant member of the Milton Community, serving as a mentor in MCYC, on the board of the Vermonet Federal Credit Union, and is a driver for Meals on Wheels. She has taken many classes at the Guild, and is always interested to learn and grow!
Corrina Thurston
Vice President
(2-year term • 2021 -2023)
Corrina Thurston is a wildlife artist and creative entrepreneur working out of Craftsbury, VT. She's also an author, TEDx speaker, and business/marketing consultant for other creatives and nonprofits.
Ellen Cislo
Treasurer | Director
(2-year term • 2022-2024)
Ellen works at the Milton Peoples United Bank as their Branch Supervisor with 11 years of experience in providing excellent customer service. Her passions include interior design, yoga, bike riding, and making her family Halloween costumes.
Hunter Eddy
Secretary
(2-year term • 2020 -2022)
Hunter is a Rutland-born, classically trained oil painter, having studied in Boston and in Florence, Italy. He now runs a studio and art classes in Essex, Vermont.
Katherine Leung
Director
(2-year term, 2021-2023)
Katherine is an artist, curator, writer, and teacher. She facilitates a monthly Drink and Draw meet-up for fellow teachers. She has been a member of the Guild since 2021.
Jeff Pelchat
Director
(2-year term • 2022-2024)
Jeff likes doing almost anything outside: Hiking, skiing, biking, camping. He considers himself a Jack-of-all-trades and master of none. His hobbies include amateur woodworking and bee-keeping (when they let him).
Clair Milanovich
Director
(2-year term, 2020-2022)
Clair has been a member of the Milton Artists' Guild since 2019. Clair is an artist of many talents, including photography, colored pencil, encaustic, weaving, and graphic design.