Castleton Welcomes James Lambert as Director of Marketing and Communications

Castleton, VT (06/26/2019) — Castleton University has welcomed James Lambert as its new director of marketing and communications. In this role, he will oversee all aspects of the University's marketing, print and digital media, communications, and public relations efforts.

Lambert comes to Castleton from Mount St. Joseph Academy in nearby Rutland, where he served as Director of Advancement. Prior to his time at MSJ, he worked at College of St. Joseph for six years, serving as vice president for external affairs, associate vice president for marketing and external affairs, and director of communications.

An ardent champion of the Rutland Region, Lambert has served on a number of local boards and committees, including the Regional Marketing Initiative Steering Committee, the Boy's and Girl's Club of Rutland County Board of Directors, and the Rutland Region Workforce Investment Board. He was named to Vermont Business Magazine's Rising Stars class of 2016.

"It's a wonderful honor to join Castleton University. I consider myself fortunate to be part of this talented marketing and communications team and continue its tradition of excellent work," Lambert said. "The opportunity to find new and interesting ways to tell the story of the University's faculty, staff and students is a privilege I am very much looking forward to."

Lambert holds an MBA from College of St. Joseph, a master's degree in information technology from Marlboro College, and a bachelor's degree in journalism from SUNY Plattsburgh. He resides in Rutland Town with his wife, Summer, and their two children, Caden and Cameron.

"We are excited to welcome James to the Castleton family," said Castleton President Dr. Karen M. Scolforo. "We are lucky to have found someone with his background and experience, as well as knowledge of the Rutland Region, to fill this position."

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