Officers & Board of Directors
Kelli Shepherd
President
(2-year term • 2025-2027)
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Kelli Shepherd resides in Milton with her husband Dan and their cherished cat, Daisy. A proud mother of two daughters and two granddaughters, Kelli finds joy and inspiration in her family.
With over 20 years of experience in health information management, Kelli brings a wealth of leadership and operational expertise to her role as Board President. Her professional background is rooted in strategic thinking, collaboration, and a passion for organizational excellence—skills she is excited to apply in service of the Guild’s mission.
As an artist member of the Guild, Kelli is a dedicated advocate for its unique role in enriching the community through the arts. She is committed to fostering accountability, engagement, and innovation, and looks forward to working alongside fellow board members to advance the Guild’s strategic goals and vision.
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Kelli serves on the Finance and Workshop Committees.
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A.J. Murray
Secretary
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A.J. Murray is a Vermont-based photographer whose work centers on storytelling, connection, and the quiet beauty found in everyday moments. Working in both digital and film, he brings intention and emotional depth to each image, creating work that feels authentic and grounded.
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In addition to his artistic practice, A.J. is an experienced IT professional and an active member of the Milton arts community. He blends technical insight with creative perspective in his ongoing collaborations with the Milton Artists Guild.
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A.J. joins the MAG Board with a commitment to supporting and strengthening the creative community that has inspired him as both an artist and a neighbor. He brings a unique combination of creativity, technical expertise, and collaborative spirit to help advance the Guild’s mission and nurture its growing community of artists.
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Jo Daly
Treasurer
(1-year term • 2025-2026)
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With over twenty years of experience in financial management and reporting, Jo is dedicated to fostering financial stability and transparency.
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She has played a key role in preparing monthly profit and loss statements and ensuring compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures. Collaborating closely with executive management and staff, she supports smooth financial operations and strategic alignment.
As a proud Colchester resident, she brings both expertise and community commitment to her work — qualities that will be invaluable in helping MAG maintain strong financial health and plan for a sustainable future.
Thomas Petri
Director​
(2-year term • 2025-2027)
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Tom lives in Fairfax, VT with his wife and son named Theo, who turns two in August. He is the branch manager of the KeyBank in Milton, VT. In his spare time, Tom enjoys playing guitar, listening to music, and being outside.
Tom brings financial expertise to the table as well as potential financial support. While not an artist himself, he is passionate about art, particularly music, and whole heartedly believes that supporting artists is important.
