Austin Haynes is an accomplished professional with diverse experience in business management, finance, and economic development. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Classics from Bates College and has also studied at Holderness School. Austin's career includes senior leadership roles at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center, Champlain Orchards, and Green Mountain Economic Development Corporation. He possesses extensive experience in client service, global operations coordination, program coordination, volunteer teaching, and thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail.

As Director of Business Management & Finance at the Patricia A. Hannaford Career Center, Austin oversees all aspects of financial management, budgeting, and forecasting. He has a proven track record of building effective financial models and negotiating complex contracts. His career highlights include his work as Finance Manager at Champlain Orchards, where he managed the company's finances and operations during a period of rapid growth. Additionally, Austin has worked in global operations coordination and program coordination at Grassroot Soccer, a non-profit that uses the power of soccer to educate and inspire young people about HIV/AIDS prevention.

Austin's experience in volunteer teaching and thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail reflects his passion for community service and personal achievement. He served as a volunteer teacher with AmeriCorps, teaching English as a Second Language to low-income students. Moreover, he completed a thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, demonstrating his resilience, determination, and love of adventure.