Gary Christ Jr. (J.R.) is an experienced professional with a diverse background in construction, zoning administration, and urban planning. Currently serving as the Assistant Zoning Administrator for the Town of Middlebury, Vermont since June 2024, Gary has held various positions including Lead Carpenter and Project Manager at Vermont Heavy Timber and Foreman/Assistant Project Manager at Stone Boat Builds. With experience as a Builder and Lead Carpenter at Bag End Builders, Gary also worked as a Housing Coordinator at Pathways Vermont. Gary’s career began in natural building as a Carpenter with Green Being Natural Builders and includes significant volunteer work at Zeno Mountain Farm, providing support for individuals with disabilities. Prior to this, Gary contributed as a Transportation Planner at RK Engineering Group, where responsibilities included consulting on development projects and transportation impact analysis. Gary holds a Bachelor of Arts in Social Ecology from UC Irvine.
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