The Grafton Village Cheese Company, Grafton, Vermont, a subsidiary of the Windham Foundation, announces that Curt Alpeter has stepped into the position of chief executive officer. He is leading the historic and award-winning handmade cheese business, including operations, retail, and wholesale distribution.

 "Curt brings a wealth of specialty food knowledge and 33 years of experience building Vermont companies. He is passionate about promoting Vermont’s agrarian economy, land stewardship, and specialty cheese making," says Windham Foundation Board of Trustees Chair, Bill Bruett. "His background and experience fit with the Windham Foundation's mission of enhancing Vermont's rural economy - especially our commitment to making high-quality cheese at the Grafton Village Cheese Company.”

Alpeter was most recently President of Runamok Maple, based in Fairfax, Vermont, where helped build the company into a nationally-recognized specialty food brand. 

"I am delighted to be joining the team at Grafton Village Cheese Company,” Alpeter says. “GVCC is an iconic brand, with a rich history, and world-class products. It is extremely motivating to work with the team to produce and deliver artisanal cheddar knowing that it also makes a broader impact on the social, economic, and cultural vitality of Vermont’s rural communities.” 

 Alpeter has also served as Board Chair to Audubon Vermont and has been a member of several other non-profit boards including the Charlotte Land Trust and North Country Federal Credit Union. Alpeter and his wife Lynn make their home in Charlotte, Vermont.