Day: February 7, 2023

Montpelier, VT (February 7, 2023) –

The Vermont Chamber of Commerce has hired Doug Corman as Business Development Manager and Ellie Schabel as Director of Events and Business Education. Both positions will play a key role in elevating the Vermont Chamber’s work of advancing the Vermont economy.

Vermont Chamber President Betsy Bishop said, “Both Doug and Ellie understand what it takes to help businesses grow and thrive in Vermont and their expertise will be vital to our work of being stewards of the Vermont economy. With Doug and Ellie on board, we look forward to elevating our work to ensure a viable future for our state by supporting the businesses that make living, working, and thriving in Vermont possible.”

Before joining the Vermont Chamber team, Doug Corman spent over 30 years in the insurance business, holding positions in sales, sales management, executive level positions, and had an ownership stake in a large independent insurance agency. Following a brief stint with retirement, Corman returned to the professional space to reengage his passion for business.

Ellie Schabel previously held positions with the Vermont Attorney General’s Office and Halyard Brewing Company, supplying her with a well-rounded perspective of business in Vermont. A graduate of the University of Vermont Grossman School of Business, Schabel is also a personal care assistant for children with varying abilities throughout Vermont.