Our Team
Trevor Luce
Trevor Luce is a Senior Software Engineer for Waterbury based software company Ivy Computer. Ivy Computer is a green company that powers its servers with on-site solar (among many other geeky green tech). As a renowned geek, Trevor enjoys helping LEAP with his technical prowess to help others make the jump to cleaner cars, live in more energy efficient homes that are powered and heated with cleaner energy sources - all while they save money.
Duncan McDougall
Duncan McDougall founded Waterbury LEAP in 2007 because he feels very strongly that if humans are to be successful in meeting the challenge of the climate change crisis, it will be thanks largely to leadership from thousands of local, grassroots organizations around the world and millions of volunteer activists. “If the people lead, the leaders will follow.” Duncan serves as LEAP’s chairman. He has been a wilderness guide, freelance writer, teacher, and public radio commentator. He has an MBA from the Tuck School of Business. After seven years as a management consultant in Boston Duncan moved to New Hampshire in 1998 to found the Children’s Literacy Foundation (CLiF), a non-profit that serves 15,000 rural, low-income, and at-risk young readers and writers across Vermont and New Hampshire every year. Duncan remains CLiF’s Executive Director. He is the past Chair of the Waterbury Conservation Commission, and is active in local political and environmental efforts and campaigns. He lives in Waterbury Center, VT, with his wife and son.
Rich Rivers
Rich Rivers is a self-employed photovoltaics specialist and licensed electrical contractor. Rich has been designing and installing photovoltaic power systems and helping people reduce their energy consumption through efficient electrical design and installation on construction projects for the past 5 years. Rich has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science from Keene State College in New Hampshire and worked for several years as a chemist before entering the electrical trade in the year 2000. Rich has always been fascinated by energy and enjoys working with people to proactively reduce their carbon footprints and non-sustainable impacts on the earth. As an environmental and outdoor enthusiast, Rich enjoys running marathons, kayaking, hiking, nordic skiing and fishing. Rich grew up in Waitsfield, VT and now lives in Waterbury, VT.
Steve Sisler
Steve is the president of Sisler Builders, a business he founded in 1983 in Stowe, VT. The company builds and renovates high-quality homes in the Stowe area. Among many other initiatives, Steve has helped the company become a regional leader in the developing field of thermal efficiency. He has a degree from Union College in industrial economics. Steve is also an avid ice-hockey player and has coached for 20 seasons, from youth hockey to college junior varsity teams.
Brian Wagner
Brian Wagner worked in the environmental testing and consulting field for 23 years before starting a teaching career in 2009. He has taught middle school students about science and recently transitioned to teaching middle school/high students through science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) courses. One of those courses is Designing Sustainability, co-taught with civics teacher Matt Henchen. The course looks broadly at defining sustainability while connecting science and policy. He is also a board member of Flight Experience for Youth (FEFY). Brian holds a BS in Chemistry/Geology from Keene State College, a MA in Education from Johnson State College, and is currently pursuing advanced graduate study at Northern Vermont University. Brian joined the Waterbury LEAP board in 2015.
Kit Walker
Kit Walker has been a member of Waterbury LEAP since its inception in 2007, joining the Board in 2017. Kit believes that taking a hard look at Climate Change means doing what we can on a local level. An active member of LEAP, Kit has worked on the annual LEAP Energy Fair each year, the Button Up Vermont presentations and the EV events each spring. Kit earned a BS from Bucknell University and an MBA from Columbia University. A National Board Certified Teacher, Kit has taught mathematics at U-32 for 19 years and lives in Waterbury Center with her husband, Rob.
Brian Woods
Brian Woods is a senior level Environmental Analyst at the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation, where he has worked since 1991. In that capacity he has has the opportunity to support the various climate change groups implemented by the State of Vermont, including the Climate Collaborative, the Climate Cabinet, and most recently the Climate Commission. He also serves as the state’s technical lead for Vermont’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, and is part of the multi-agency state team participating in negotiations regarding the Transportation and Climate Initiative effort to develop a regional cap-and-invest program for the transportation sector.
Ned Huston
Ned Houston takes on periodic energy projects for LEAP including the LEAP Energy Fair. Ned has almost 30 years experience working as an environmental consultant. During that time he has had significant involvement in planning, design, permitting, construction, and advocacy for environmentally sound projects in Vermont. Ned is very interested in advancing green technology with particular interest in renewable energy. He was past President of Waterbury Trails and Greenways where he supported the development of local walking and biking paths. He has a B.A. in Environmental Studies and Planning from Johnson State College. Ned lives with his family in Waterbury Center, VT.
Alayna Howard
Alayna Howard joined LEAP in 2021, taking on the Coordinator role. She is passionate about mitigating climate change and advancing clean energy use. Alayna is a communications and marketing professional. She joined the UVM Rubenstein School of Natural Resources and Environment in August 2021 to lead their communications efforts. Prior to UVM, Alayna worked at VEIC - a nonprofit clean-energy consulting company - for seven years. Alayna moved to Vermont in 2008 to attend UVM, where she earned her Bachelor's and Master's degrees. She enjoys mountain biking, paddleboarding, gardening, and performing with her band. Alayna lives in Waterbury, VT with her fiance and dog.