Gary Deziel began as a University of Vermont Extension assistant professor in community development July 1, 2018. He has prior experience in business process, budgeting and budget management, managerial and financial accounting, human resources and “people management”, facilities administration, project management, administrative leadership, communications, research and research management, and education outreach and service that worked to enhance resilient families and communities through varied professional and volunteer service in Peace Corps, private industry, university positions, and in local governance.