VELCO
Cheryl Mullins has a strong background in human resources, with over 30 years of experience in various roles. Cheryl is currently the Senior Director of Human Resources at Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO), a position they have held since July 2020. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Human Resources at Middlebury College/Institute/Schools from 2016 to 2020. From 2004 to 2016, Cheryl held multiple roles at Middlebury College/Institute/Schools, including Acting Associate Vice President for Human Resources and Benefits & Compensation Manager. Before that, they worked as the Benefits and Compensation Manager at OMYA from 1997 to 2004. Cheryl's earlier experience includes positions as a Human Resources Coordinator at Fletcher Allen Health Care (The University of Vermont Medical Center) from 1991 to 1993 and a Human Resources Manager at Merchants Bank from 1987 to 1993. Cheryl began their career at Touche Ross & Co. in various roles from 1984 to 1987.
Cheryl Mullins holds a Master's Degree in Management and Leadership from Western Governors University. Cheryl also possesses a Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management, with a focus in General Business, from Castleton University. In addition to their degrees, Cheryl holds multiple certifications including the SHRM-SCP certification obtained from SHRM in December 2015, and the Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR®) Certification obtained from the HR Certification Institute - HRCI in June 2006.
VELCO
Vermont Electric Power Company (VELCO) is Vermont’s statewide electric transmission provider whose sights are set on creating a sustainable Vermont through our people, assets, relationships and operating model. Formed in 1956 when local Vermont utilities established the nation’s first “transmission only” company to access clean hydro power from New York, VELCO remains unique in two important ways: 1. our ownership comprises the state’s 17 distribution utilities and a public benefits corporation; and, 2. our for-profit status is structured to return cooperative-like value to our owners, their customers, and every Vermonter. VELCO’s system now includes: 740 miles of transmission lines; 55 substations, switching stations and terminal facilities; 13,000 acres of rights-of-way; a statewide emergency service radio system; and, a 1,600-mile fiber optic network that monitors and controls the electric system and helps to deliver broadband services to Vermonters. Headquartered in Rutland, Vermont, VELCO employees strive to give Vermont’s utilities and their customers a reliable high-voltage grid, a strong unified voice on regional energy issues, and continued access to safe, reliable, cost-effective electricity.