Donna Cusson
For more than 23 years my husband and I owned and operated a successful construction business in Nantucket, Massachusetts. During this time we lived part time in the beautiful state of Vermont where we bought and sold land, condos and homes throughout Vermont. In 1999 we made Vermont our permanent home. In 2005 I launched my real estate career and began to share my passion for real estate with clients in the market for a new home, commercial property or for their very own piece of Vermont’s beautiful landscape.
As a real estate professional, I joined my state, local and national REALTOR associations. These professional memberships gave me the opportunity to participate in the association’s advocacy efforts, all aimed at ensuring the dream of home ownership is available to everyone in our great state and nation. In 2010-2011 I served as President of the Vermont Commercial Board of REALTORS (VCBOR) and was named Realtor of the Year for VCBOR. In 2014 I was President of the Vermont Association of REALTORS. From 2010-2016 I served as Federal Political Coordinator for Vermont Realtors and in 2021 was named FPC for Vermont Realtors again. Initially I served in the position as liaison for Vermont Senator Bernice Sanders and now serve as liaison for Vermont Senator Patrick Leahy. I also managed the association Federal Political Coordinators who work with other members of Vermont’s Congressional Delegation. I have served as a National Association of REALTORS Director on the Vermont Realtors Board of Directors. In 2021 I was Region One Vice President, one of thirteen in the nation, to represent the National Association of Realtors in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. From 2022 -2024 I will serve as the Realtor Party Trustee for the State and Local Campaign Services Committee for The National Association of REALTORS representing Region One.
I hold professional designations as an Accredited Buyers Representative, a Resort and Second Home Specialist and Pricing Strategies Analyst. I have also achieved my NAR Commitment to Excellence as well as the At Home with Diversity endorsements. These designations give me important insights into market trends and help better represent my clients. In 2013 I became a real estate instructor, providing classes in negotiation, commercial real estate best practices, the REALTOR Code of Ethics, Resort and Second Home Property Specialist, and more.
When I am not helping my clients navigate their real estate transaction, I enjoy golfing, cooking, art, antiques and all types of music.