Our People Category: BOD – Leadership

Secretary

Karen is the Conservation Director for the Vermont Housing and Conservation Board, a statewide funder of conservation, working lands, affordable housing and community development projects and capacity building throughout the state. She is the President/Founder of SeamWorks, working to enhance Vermont’s community and production sewing ecosystems, and is involved supporting other Vermont maker initiatives and facilities, including the Champlain Maker Faire and VT STEAMspace. She serves on the boards of the Montpelier Foundation and Friends of Dog Mountain, and is a cellist in the Vermont Philharmonic Orchestra.

Treasurer

Ryan is a CPA and has been working in Public Accounting since 2010. Ryan practices at Davis & Hodgdon Associates and experienced with helping businesses, individuals, and non-profits with their tax and accounting needs. Ryan’s personal and professional lives have both revolved around taking things apart to see if they can be put together in a more efficient way, and he’s always happy to apply that passion to new projects.

Vice President

Tim Volk is a business leader with more than 30 years broad-based consumer marketing experience in hospitality, energy, financial services, telecommunications, and professional services. He served as partner and president of Kelliher Samets Volk (now KSV) for 25 years and today serves as a strategic advisor to the next generation of ownership.

Tim serves on the board of directors for several companies, including Danforth Pewter and Virtual Peaker. He also has served many non-profits as a board member and board chair, including the Vermont Business Roundtable and the Vermont Community Foundation. Tim is always happy to give back to the next generation of leaders and innovators by sharing the insights he has gained across his work and personal life.

President

Bianca is the Accounting Manager at the Essex Resort & Spa. Since moving to Vermont in 2014, she served in positions at the Lake Champlain Community Sailing Center, Ben & Jerry’s Waterbury Factory, and Hula. Her experience in philanthropy, storytelling, event management, hospitality operations, and financial processes is centered around a deep passion for creating positive social impact. She is proud to contribute those skills to the Generator community and uplift diverse learning spaces where everyone can feel welcome.

In her free time, Bianca is an avid reader, theater nerd, sports fan, and often picking up yet another craft.