The Charlotte News Board of Directors voted on April 17 to elevate Andrew Zehner to the chair position. Although Zehner joined the board only last year, his longtime connections to this area, starting as a student at Middlebury College in the 1980s and work as an attorney and instructor for the University of Vermont position him well to lead the organization.

He has been an enthusiastic organizer and leader in his communities over the years, including serving as president of his kids’ youth soccer league and a board member for science and technology-focused nonprofits. During the warmer months, Zehner often can be found riding his bike on Charlotte roads with friends. He is a veteran of the Kelly Brush Foundation annual ride, cycling 100 miles from Middlebury to Charlotte and back to raise money for adaptive sports.