Community Capital Staff, Board of Directors and Loan
Committee Members

Meet the Community Capital Team
At Community Capital, our staff always wants to hear from you. Whether you are in the early stages of your business idea, just starting to plan an expansion, or curious about whether our products are right for you, we welcome you to get in touch. Give us a call or drop us a line – let’s talk!
About Us

Alex Rob
Executive Director
802-479-0167, ext.2
[email protected]
Alex has dedicated his career to supporting families and small businesses, and notes that Vermont’s small business entrepreneurs create opportunities for self-employment and new jobs. He has worked in a range of positions, including financial analysis and securities. Alex most recently comes to Community Capital from Community Connections, the largest provider of childcare in Washington County.

David Parker
Business Advisor
802-479-0167, ext. 6
[email protected]
David has over 30 years’ experience owning and operating Subway sandwich franchises in Central Vermont and New Hampshire. His career has given him extensive knowledge in accounting, financial analysis, commercial credit, and human resource management. David is a certified QuickBooks Pro Advisor and currently teaches QuickBooks training courses statewide.

Abbey Salomon
Loan Officer
802-479-0167, ext. 5
[email protected]
Abbey comes to Community Capital with almost a decade of consumer credit counseling expertise, and additional skill in working with customers, accounting, defining processes and systems, and training and supervising employees. An advocate for women, Abbey’s experience with small business defines her passion for entrepreneurship and community opportunity.
Community Capital Board of Directors
Heather Hurlbert, Secretary; Vermont Community Loan Fund, Montpelier
Ronda Berns, Ronda Berns Sales Consulting & Coaching, Stowe
Kimberley Rupe, Vermont Council on Rural Development, Montpelier
Community Capital Loan Committee Members
Committee #1
Chris Rottler, Chair
Beth Boutin
Lane Fury
Dave Keenan
Mary Laulis
Ethan Swain
Debra Deming-Walsh
Committee #2
Peter Hood, Chair
Mary Chevalier
Eun-Young Denny
Bob Fairbanks
Alex Fischer
Tyler Richardson
Robin Ware
