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Alan R. Yandow, Executive Director
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Alan R. Yandow has held the position of Executive Director since July 1998. As Director, he is responsible for all lottery operations, regulations and policies. He is also instrumental in the Tri-State Lotto Commission. Before joining the Lottery, Yandow was with the Burlington Electric Department (VT) in marketing, government and public relations. He served as an officer and member of numerous national and regional public power boards and committees.
Also active in the local community, Alan currently serves on the board of directors for the Vermont City Marathon. Professionally, he is also on the board of directors of the National Council on Problem Gambling.
He holds undergraduate and graduate degrees in Political Science and Organization and Human Resource Development from the University of Vermont and has taken courses in the Master of Public Administration program. He is a Past President of NASPL.
Other key staff:
Mary Cassani, Director, Business Operations
Hadley Melendy, Director, Marketing & Sales
Ginger Radke, Director, Security
Carole Lacasse, Administrative Secretary/Personnel Officer
Year established: 1977
Products offered:
Instant games, 3-digit game, 4-digit game, cash lotto (matrix: 5/45), lotto (matrix: 6/42), Powerball, Mega Millions.
Total FY 07 Sales: $104.51 million
Total FY 06 Sales: $104.88 million
Total FY 07 Revenue to State: $23.42 million
Total FY 06 Revenue to State: $22.88 million
Fiscal year ends: June 30
Beneficiaries: Vermont Education Fund, as of July 1998. Prior to that date, proceeds went to the General Fund
Public referendums:
In 1976 a referendum was held regarding the establishment of a state run lottery. Sixty-six percent of those casting ballots voted in favor of it.
Board members:
Martha O'Connor, Chair
Arthur Ristau, Vice-Chair
Tom Scala, Tri-State Lotto Rep.
Virginia Barry
Richard Bailey
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