Brian Leven

BOARD MEMBER

Brian Leven practices law in Stowe, Vermont, representing clients in the areas of land-use permitting, real estate transactions, business organization and compliance, municipal law, and government relations and strategy.  Previously, he served for four years as Vermont’s Deputy Secretary of State, twelve years as Legislative Counsel, and one year as the Executive Director of the State Ethics Commission. Brian grew up in Danville and St. Johnsbury, Vermont, and graduated from the University of Vermont (BA) and the University of Denver Sturm College of Law (JD).  He, his wife, and two children have lived in Stowe since 2004. Previous board memberships include the Stowe Development Review Board and Board of Directors of the Community Health Services of Lamoille Valley. Current board membership includes the Lamoille County Regional Planning Commission and Stowe Jazz Festival. Brian is the owner/manager of Golden Thread Farm, which grows and sells saffron. He regularly plays music at local venues, tries to sneak in as much backcountry skiing as possible, and loves to read.