Born and raised in Kane, Brandy Schimp is a graduate of KHS Class of 2002. She went on to IUP to obtain a BS in Marketing in 2006, and currently owns and manages Moose Ventures LLC, a commercial and residential rental company located in Kane. Brandy is now serving the second year of her 2nd term as mayor and is active on several boards and organizations (including Northwest Bank Advisory Board, Association of Mayors of the Boroughs of PA Executive Board, Kane Children’s Museum, Kane Elementary PTO President, West Penn Energy Fund secretary, Kids of STEEL running coach, Kane Rotary Club and University of Pittsburgh at Bradford Advisory Board). She was named “2024 Mayor of the Year” by the Pennsylvania State Association of Mayors and was the recipient of the “2024 PA Wilds Champion Award for Inspiring Youth.” She is also an active member of Tabor Lutheran Church. She and her husband reside in Kane borough with their three young children. She enjoys outdoor recreation, cooking, and time spent with family and friends.