Background
Brands, Michael Edmund was born on November 10, 1951 in Cincinnati. Son of Dean Albert and Mary Ellen Brands.
Brands, Michael Edmund was born on November 10, 1951 in Cincinnati. Son of Dean Albert and Mary Ellen Brands.
Associate of Arts, Dutchess Community College, Poughkeepsie, New York, 1972. Bachelor of Science in History and Sociology, State University of New York, New Paltz, 1974. Master of Community & Regional Planning, University New Mexico, 1985.
Volunteer Peace Corps, Guatemala, 1978-1980, Ecuador, 1980-1982. Transportation environmental planner Village of Los Ranchos, New Mexico, 1984-1985. Senior planner Delaware County, Delhi, New York, 1986-1989.
Town planner Town and Village of Woodstock, Vermont, since 1989.
Fireman Woodstock Fire Department. Ski coach Woodstock Ski Runner. Hockey coach Woodstock Area Hockey Association.
Soccer coach Woodstock Recreation. Member American Planning Association, American Institute Certified Planners, Vermont Planners Association (vice president since 1999, executive board directors since 1996).
Married Evelyne Helen Brands, August 18, 1989. Children: Alexander, Nicholas.