Energy Co-op of Vermont Staff

John Quinney, General Manager

Born in New Zealand, John has been a Vermont resident for 19 years, and a Co-op staff member since October 2001. For the past 25 years, he's successfully combined his interest in environmental issues and products with work for organizations that include Chelsea Green Publishing, Native Energy, Green Mountain Energy, Seventh Generation, Simply Better, the New Alchemy Institute, and the University of Vermont. John lives in Charlotte with his wife Colleen. john@ecvt.net

Richie Lafond, Service Manager

An avid race car driver and skilled mechanic, Richie has been working in the energy industry for 14 years and is an experienced oil truck driver and service technician. He repairs and installs oil-fired furnaces and boilers, as well as pellet stoves and furnaces. Richie holds a Silver Certificate from NORA (National OilHeat Research Alliance). Richie joined us in September 2000 and was promoted to Service Manager in April 2007. He lives in Huntington. richie@ecvt.net

Amanda Tetreault, Office Manager

Amanda joined the Co-op staff in February 2004, moving just a short distance from her previous position with the Colchester branch of the Chittenden Bank. Amanda loves to spend time with her family and enjoys biking and camping with her husband, Corey. Amanda lives with Corey near the Co-op office in Colchester.

Peter Boiney, Oil Truck Driver

For 23 years Peter worked for Ikon Office Solutions, as a driver, warehouse manager, service technician and dispatcher. After a brief stint on long-haul trucks, he joined us in May 2007. In his spare time, Peter enjoys moving rocks and planting trees and shrubs on his Jericho property where he lives with his wife Donna - another oil truck driver.

Joe Cobb, Service Technician

Before joining the Energy Co-op in July 2008, Joe worked at Northern Coal and Oil, driving an oil truck for two years before training as a service technician. His past employers also include Ty’s Floor Service and Hillcrest Foods. Joe lives in St. Albans and enjoys camping and boating in his spare time.

Carroll Isham, Oil Truck Driver

After holding positions at several companies including TrueGreen ChemLawn, the St. Albans Messenger and Beldon Wire and Cable, Carroll joined the Co-op in August 2002 and worked as our customer service and data entry person. In February 2004, Carroll began driving an oil truck for us. Carroll is an avid outdoorsman and spends as much time as he can hunting and fishing. He lives in Hinesburg with his wife Joleen and twins Halle and Isiah.

Ray Lamore, Oil Truck Driver

Ray has been driving oil trucks all over Chittenden, Lamoille and Grand Isle counties for more than thirteen years. Before joining the Co-op in September 2000, Ray also owned his own excavating business. He lives in Swanton with his daughter Brandy.

Mickey Montgomery, Service Technician

Mickey joined us in August 2005 and has been busy ever since, installing new furnaces and boilers, replacing old oil tanks, and repairing our members' heating systems. Mickey worked as a service technician for Agway for more than twenty years. He lives in St Albans and has two daughters.