Central Vermont Public Service Corp. announced the appointment this week of John Goodrich to the Board of Directors and Elisabeth Robert as an advisory director.

Goodrich is vice president of power — Americas at Weidmann Electrical Technology Inc. His company makes electrical insulation for transformer manufacturers and users. Prior to his current position, Goodrich served as vice president of operations and site manager for Weidmann's operations in St. Johnsbury.

Goodrich earned a bachelor's degree in civil engineering from the University of New Hampshire and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Colorado.

Robert is chief executive officer of Terry Precision Cycling, a women's bicycle manufacturing and direct marketing company. Prior to her current position, she served as president, chief executive officer, chief financial officer and treasurer of Vermont Teddy Bear Co.

Robert serves on the Board of Trustees of Middlebury College, the board of the ECHO Leahy Science Center for Lake Champlain as well as the Vermont Ballet Theater. She earned a bachelor's degree in French from Middlebury College and a master's degree in business administration from the University of Vermont.

Goodrich fills an exiting director's term that expires in 2010. Robert will serve as advisory director until her election to serve as director at the May 4 annual meeting.