Board of Directors
Meet Our Board of Directors
BOARD PRESIDENT
Moira Spivey
I graduated from Salve Regina University in Newport, Rhode Island with a degree in Social Work. Following my career as a medical social worker I became an owner of a community care home in Manchester Village, Vermont, specializing in elder care. I later worked as a social service resource provider in various medical practices. I have many strong connections to the Northshire communities. I am the president of the Northshire Rescue Squad and am a sales agent affiliated with Four Seasons Sotheby’s International Realty based out of the Manchester office. I'm a heartfelt advocate for those seeking recovery.
BOARD VICE PRESIDENT
Frederick C. Bragdon, JD
I have been an attorney since 1984. My entire career has been in public defense. The first 12 years in Miami (Dade County), Florida and then in Bennington, Vermont since 1997. I have been the supervising attorney for almost 20 years at the Bennington Public Defender office. My interest in being a board member comes from both my work and family background.
BOARD SECRETARY
Patricia N. Johnson M.S., R.N.
I hold two positions at the Southwestern Vermont Health Center: one as an Emergency Department Nurse and the other as a Blueprint Spoke Nurse supporting those with Substance Use Disorders. I was recently appointed to serve as a member of the Vermont Health Equity Advisory Commission and am on the board of directors of ACT. I hold an associate degree in nursing from Vermont Technical College, a bachelor’s in criminal justice from Southern Vermont College, and a master’s in leadership management from Springfield College.
BOARD TREASURER
Frank Cody, CPA
Frank J. Cody is a certified public accountant and shareholder of Love, Cody & Company, CPAs. He is the director of Tax Services for the firm. His professional experience includes taxation and accounting for individuals, estates, trusts, and businesses. Previously, he was associated with CPA firms and a real estate management company in Denver, Colorado.
Frank is a certified public accountant licensed in Vermont. Frank holds a Master of Taxation from the University of Denver and a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Saint Joseph's College of Maine. Frank has served as an adjunct faculty member teaching accounting and taxation courses at Southern Vermont College. Frank is a member of the Vermont Society of Certified Public Accountants and the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants.
He is an active member and past president of the Bennington Catamount Rotary Club.
BOARD MEMBER
Katie Niebuhr, M.S.
I am a Prevention Consultant for the Bennington Region with the Division of Substance Use Programs within the Vermont Department of Health. I am also an experienced wellness clinician who educates and guides individuals and groups in need of prevention and health behavior change and promote preventative healthcare, disease management, accessibility, and inclusivity to healthcare and wellness resources.