Bram Kleppner is a Democrat representing Chittenden-13 in the Vermont House of Representatives, serving since 2025. His career spans business leadership, public policy, and nonprofits, with a focus on climate change, health care, tax policy, and gender equity. Notable roles include 13 years as CEO of Danforth Pewter, 10 years at Ben & Jerry’s leading international marketing and business development, seven years as Board Chair of the Population Media Center, and ongoing service as a judge at UVM’s Global Family Business Case Competition. He currently serves on the House Committee on Energy and Digital Infrastructure and lives in Burlington with his family. He also has a family connection to aviator Amelia Earhart.

Education and Political Experience

Education: Graduate of Middlebury College and the University of Vermont .

Political Experience:
- Member, Vermont House of Representatives , Seat 26.
- Vermont Climate Council , representing manufacturers; participated in Steering Committee, Cross-Sector Mitigation subcommittee, and Transportation working group.
- Vermont Tax Structure Commission , one of three commissioners developing recommendations for a simpler, fairer tax system.
- Co-Chair, Vermont’s Medicaid & Exchange Advisory Board , ensuring access to quality health care.
- Governor’s Business Advisory Council on Health Care Financing .