Rutland CEDRR Names Matt Britt Communications & Marketing Manager

Britt's expertise to boost local economic development in new role

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region (CEDRR) has announced that Matt Britt has assumed communications and marketing duties effective Monday, March 2, following the departure of Olivia Bucksbaum, who served as CEDRR's communications and marketing manager for four years.

Why it matters

Britt's appointment comes at a critical time for CEDRR as the organization focuses on advancing economic vitality, workforce development and business growth in Rutland County. His marketing and communications experience will be key in sharing the stories and initiatives that are important to the local community.

The details

In his new role, Britt will manage CEDRR's day-to-day marketing and communications efforts, including social media, press releases and newsletters. Prior to joining CEDRR, he spent six years in the marketing and business development department at Heritage Family Credit Union in Rutland, and has experience in advertising campaigns for Broadway shows and marketing agency work.

  • Matt Britt assumed his new communications and marketing duties at CEDRR on Monday, March 2, 2026.
  • Olivia Bucksbaum, CEDRR's previous communications and marketing manager, departed the organization in early 2026 to accept a new position with another Rutland-based nonprofit.

The players

Matt Britt

The new communications and marketing manager at CEDRR, who previously worked in marketing and business development roles in Rutland and New York.

Olivia Bucksbaum

The former communications and marketing manager at CEDRR, who served in that role for four years before departing to accept a new position with another Rutland-based nonprofit organization.

Shasta Mattino

The interim executive director of CEDRR.

CEDRR

The Chamber & Economic Development of the Rutland Region, a nonprofit organization focused on advancing economic vitality, workforce development and business growth in Rutland County, Vermont.

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What they’re saying

“We are grateful for everything Olivia has done to support CEDRR during her time here. She has been instrumental in sharing the stories that are important here in Rutland County, and we wish her all the best in this next step of her career.”

— Shasta Mattino, Interim Executive Director, CEDRR (nyvtmedia.com)

“I am looking forward to the opportunity to make an even greater impact here, both in supporting CEDRR's marketing efforts and Rutland County as a whole. Since moving to Rutland in 2019, I've had many chances to see what makes living here so special, and it's exciting to have the chance to put my professional experience to good use to help our business community and attract new individuals to our region.”

— Matt Britt (nyvtmedia.com)

What’s next

CEDRR will continue to work closely with Matt Britt in his new role to amplify the organization's marketing and communications efforts, with the goal of supporting economic growth and development in Rutland County.

The takeaway

Matt Britt's appointment as CEDRR's new communications and marketing manager comes at a critical time for the organization, as it works to advance economic vitality, workforce development and business growth in the Rutland region. Britt's extensive marketing and communications experience will be invaluable in helping CEDRR share its important stories and initiatives with the local community.