I grew up in Brooklyn in a small home in Canarsie, the third of four children raised with lots of music and love. We lived modestly and didn’t know what we didn’t have. My dad owned and operated a deli with his brother and brother-in-law so we never went hungry, and working side-by-side with my family from an early age I learned the value of hard work.
My fondest childhood memories are of camping trips—six of us (plus the dog) packed into the Chevy station wagon with our canvas tents and Coleman stove. That’s where my love for nature was born, and it’s fueled a lifelong passion for environmental protection and outdoor adventure.
With loans and part-time work, I put myself through college and graduate school, earning my undergraduate and graduate engineering degrees from the University of Pennsylvania, a degree in finance from the Wharton School and then a JD from Columbia Law School. I started my legal career at a large New York City firm, then joined JPMorgan Chase, eventually becoming global head of tax planning.
In 2015 my wife and I were extremely fortunate to find a wonderful home in South Burlington. Drawn by the beauty, warmth, and sense of community we moved up a few years later while our two youngest were still in public school.
South Burlington is a special place. The civic spirit is strong, the dialogue is thoughtful and respectful, and the opportunities to contribute are abundant. The scenic beauty and recreational opportunities are a treasure.
Before joining the Council, I was honored to serve on the Energy Committee (as Chair), the Interim Zoning TDR Committee, the Climate Task Force (as Vice Chair), and the Planning Commission. These roles helped prepare me to hit the ground running as a Councilor.
I know that communities thrive when all residents are able to live affordably and with dignity and respect. That is why as your City Councilor I have worked hard to keep our taxes down and why, to allow more naturally affordable housing to be built, I have prioritized mixed-use development, higher density where it makes sense, redevelopment, infill and more flexible use of lots in our neighborhoods.
I’ve spent decades working on climate and environmental issues, am endorsed by Run on Climate and will continue to be a fierce advocate for climate change mitigation and resilience, saving our opens spaces and protecting our natural resources. I feel energized and am incredibly proud that South Burlington — with our policies around carbon-free and EV-ready new construction, solar PV requirements, habitat protection and river, stream and wetland buffers — now arguably stands at the leading edge in Vermont and the nation in climate change mitigation and natural resource protection.
My professional background—leading global teams of finance and legal professionals, engaging with senior government officials, and managing complex organizations—gives me a strong foundation for public service.
We have made tremendous progress in so many important areas and I’m running for re-election in 2026 to continue that work. But above all, I am motivated to serve by my family and a deep concern about the future we’re creating for all of our children. I’m committed to helping make the future bright, starting right here in South Burlington.
