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[email protected]. Dr. Leslie Matthews, VSEA Legislative Committee and VTPAC Member, Agency VSEA BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS: of Natural Resources. President: Dave Bellini; DOC, Burlington 1ST Vice President: Aimee Towne; AHS, Morrisville VSEA does not use dues money to support political candidates. 2nd Vice President: Rubin Jennings; DG, Montpelier Treasurer: Sheila Manchester-Coniff; DOL, Montpelier Clerk: Katelyn Chase, DCF, Morrisville TRUSTEES (UNIT & DISTRICT): Non-Management Unit: William Wells; ESD, Burlington Supervisory Unit: Joseph Silvestri; DOC, Newport Corrections Unit: Jonathan Bruce; DOC, St.