Michael Lazorchak is the regulatory affairs manager for the Town of Stowe Electric Department. In spite of being born in Texas, he developed a love affair with mountains. Michael earn his JD from Vermont Law School and undergraduate degree from Union College (NY). Before joining Stowe Electric, Michael worked as an attorney, public lands planner, and wildland firefighter. Working for Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation in Montana taught Michael that public access to open spaces is critical to fostering a land ethic in our communities. He also serves on the board of directors for Jericho Underhill Land Trust.