Scott McNeil

Scott McNeil served as the Executive Director of the Vermont Democratic Party for a brief period. He was hired in 2019 to manage party operations, coming from a background as the executive director of the North Dakota Democratic party.1

Career at Vermont Democratic Party

McNeil's tenure at the Vermont Democratic Party was relatively short-lived. He was brought on with high expectations to improve the party's administration, organizing efforts, office stability, and fundraising.1 However, his time in the role was marked by challenges:

• He was the third executive director for the party in less than a year and a half.1
• In February 2021, McNeil stepped down from his position amid allegations of a toxic work environment.2

Background and Experience

Prior to joining the Vermont Democratic Party, McNeil had experience in political party management:

• He previously served as the executive director of the North Dakota Democratic party.1
• He was described as a "strong manager, good administrator and fundraiser" by the VDP chair at the time of his hiring.1

Education

Scott McNeil attended The George Washington University, as indicated by his LinkedIn profile.3

While McNeil's time with the Vermont Democratic Party was brief and ended in controversy, he was initially brought on with the hope of stabilizing the party's operations and improving its fundraising efforts. His departure led to the appointment of Claire Cummings as the new executive director in April 2021, making her the fourth person to hold that position in a relatively short time frame.4