Burlington, VT—RunVermont’s board of directors recently announced that Peter Delaney will take the reins as the new executive director of RunVermont. Delaney comes from a 28-year career at Smugglers’ Notch Resort, most recently as vice president, and was responsible for all aspects of the guest experience. RunVermont produces the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon and Marathon Relay, the Sports and Fitness Expo, Burlington First Run, Many Milers youth healthy lifestyle program, Half-Marathon Unplugged, and Lake Champlain Women’s Running Camp. The organization also offers event management services.
“Peter brings to our organization strong leadership and management skills, customer-focused operations experience, and a deep understanding of Vermont’s recreation industry,” said RunVermont board chair Ray Aley.
“RunVermont is a great organization that has captured many of the values that attract people to this area to visit and to live,” said Delaney. “I look forward to the becoming part of a fantastic team known for creating high-quality events and programs.”
Delaney replaces Andrea Sisino, who last summer announced her intent to retire in 2009 from the organization she’s directed for 15 years. Sisino led the transformation of the organization from its single-event focus to a broader mission of producing running programs in Vermont. Under Sisino’s leadership, the KeyBank Vermont City Marathon earned numerous accolades, including designation as one of the top 20 best marathon events in the country by Runner’s World magazine. The event also won the Burlington Business Association’s “Small Business of the Year” award.
“I’m proud to have led this organization from grass roots to being nationally recognized for our programs and events. Along with hundreds of volunteers and staff, we helped Vermont become a destination for runners,” Sisino said.
Sisino and Delaney will work together through the marathon on May 24. The Memorial Day weekend event brings 8,000 runners and more than 30,000 spectators to Burlington, and provides more than $2 million in revenue to the region.
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