Thomas Fagan
President
Mike Mitrano
Immediate Past-President
2025 Rising Star Award Winner
Mike was born in Southeast Massachusetts, raised and currently resides in Brandon. He graduated from Castleton State College with a Bachelor’s in Theatre Arts (Technical Theatre and Design) and has since toured North America with numerous performances, most recently as the Production Manager for the The Police Experience and the Pink Floyd LaserSpectacular. He is the Operations Manager at The Paramount Theatre, and as a business owner, he operates Dark Shadows Entertainment which offers Production Management and Lighting Design services to clients across the Northeast region. He also serves as President and Co-Founder of One Room Theatrics. Outside of work he enjoys hiking, kayaking, photography, taking road trips, and spending time with his family and friends.
Kaylee Rankin
Treasurer
Kaylee is a true Vermonter with deep roots in the Rutland community. She serves as Program Director at the Rutland County Restorative Justice Center and brings more than six years of social work experience including nonprofit leadership, community-based support, and advocacy. Kaylee earned her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Vermont and is currently pursuing her Master of Social Work at the University of New England. Passionate about her community, she values building meaningful relationships and contributing to the Rutland region. Outside of work, she enjoys thrifting, live music, and finding new ways to connect with the community she is proud to call home.
Amanda Van Eps
Secretary
2026 Rising Star Award Winner
Amanda is a Vermont native and multidisciplinary leader based in Brandon. She serves as Executive Director of the Killington Pico Area Association, supporting businesses, tourism, and community development throughout the Killington-Pico region and greater Rutland County. Amanda also serves on the Vermont Commission on Women and the Rare Foundation’s Rare Disease Legislative Advocates Advisory Committee. She is passionate about strengthening Vermont communities by bringing people together across business, advocacy, healthcare, education, and the arts.
Sean Adkins
Board Member
2026 Rising Star Award Winner
Tiffany grew up in Queens, NY and currently resides in Rutland Town. She graduated from Binghamton University with her Bachelor’s in Economics and a minor in Health and Wellness Studies. Tiffany spent several years working in finance while pursuing her passion for health and fitness on the side; in 2021, she took her Personal Training business full time. In 2023, Tiffany moved to Rutland to be closer to the mountains and is now the Head Personal Trainer at Anytime Fitness. She is passionate about helping her clients develop sustainable and enjoyable fitness routines. In her free time, Tiffany enjoys skiing, hiking, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Darian Fagan
Board Member
2019 Rising Star Award Winner
Darian is an entrepreneur with a background in occupational therapy and Italian studies. She works with older adults in the Rutland area, helping them find practical ways to stay independent, active, and engaged in their daily lives and local community. She is passionate about supporting healthy aging and is excited to be more involved with RYP—the same group that helped her plant professional roots here nearly 10 years ago.
Dani Senande
Board Member
My name is Dani, and I have called the Rutland area home for the past three years. I currently work at Killington Resort as a Conference and Wedding Coordinator, where I specialize in creating memorable events and ensuring every detail comes together seamlessly.
I’m passionate about hospitality, community, and bringing people together. Through my work and involvement in the local community, I enjoy building meaningful connections, supporting local businesses, and creating opportunities for people to connect and grow both personally and professionally.
Brady Blanton
Board member
Brady grew up on the south side of Indianapolis before moving west to Colorado’s Rocky Mountains in 2014. In 2020, he headed east and settled in Rutland, Vermont, where he has put down roots and become an active member of the community. A proud high school dropout, Brady has built his career on the belief that professionalism, determination, and lived experience can be just as valuable as formal education. He approaches his work with authenticity, perseverance, and a willingness to forge his own path. Brady is a dedicated pet groomer serving clients throughout Vermont and the surrounding states through the Petco grooming salon in Rutland. Affectionately known as “The Poodle Guy” by a loyal group of regulars, he was also nominated for Best Pet Groomer in Rutland in The Rutland Herald’s Best of the Best 2026. Outside of work, Brady enjoys playing guitar, spending time with his dogs, and exploring the region’s many golf courses. He also occasionally takes the stage as his alter ego, Virginia Thick 100, throwing, hosting, and performing in drag shows across the state.