Out of 38 years as a Vermonter, 17 of them have been spent with my wife Lisa, a native Vermonter from Williamstown.  Among our greatest accomplishments and joys are our 13-year-old daughter, and her favorite companion, a big Labrador retriever named Meko.  Some favorite activities include walking our 45 acre property in Randolph Center, visiting with friends and relatives and hiking the Long and Appalachian Trails.  Having been an art director, a real estate investor, and a log homebuilder, I have also spent 10 years in sales related capacity.  I also enjoy hunting, fishing and good company.