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Russ Barrett

Position: Vice-Chair, Board of Supervisors
An older man in a baseball cap and jacket stands outdoors near water under a clear sky.

Russ worked for the Vermont Forests Parks and Recreation for 39 years, which included time at the State Tree Nursery, Orange County Forester and as the Washington County Forester.  He graduated from the University of Vermont  Forestry School in 1975.  Now retired he dedicates his time between the WNRCD, Northfield Conservation Commission, serving as the Tree Warden for Northfield, gardening, hiking, and a little golfing as time allows.  He lives in Northfield with his wife Dody, dogs Roddy and Bean, and cat Trixie.