Greg Burtt graduated valedictorian from Cabot School and holds a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from the University of Vermont, where he was awarded Student Engineer of the Year in 2008. He returned to his home farm, where he took over the family's 30,000 tap maple sugaring operation and started Burtt's Apple Orchard. Burtt currently serves as chair of the Cabot Community Investment Fund and is an elder and treasurer at New Journey Fellowship.

Greg Burtt's political identity is shaped by a deep-rooted commitment to local economic development and traditional agricultural practices. His advocacy for family-owned businesses, coupled with his involvement in sustainable farming, reveals a unique blend of conservative economic values and progressive environmental stewardship. Burtt's legislative actions often show an unexpected alignment with opposing factions on environmental regulations, suggesting a highly calculated approach to balancing regional industrial interests with ecological sustainability. His background in mechanical engineering and academic accolades further underscore a pragmatic yet principled approach to policymaking.