Behind every strong Y is a group of people committed to making a difference
Our Association Leadership Team, Board of Directors and Board of Trustees help guide our work, champion our mission and ensure we remain focused on the people and communities we serve.
Their leadership, expertise and commitment help us build a stronger Y today while creating a lasting impact for the future.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
| Ashley Battesh |
| Matt D'Amour |
| Heather Dietz (LeBlanc) |
| Aina Hoskins |
| Lloyd Huie |
| Jim Martin |
| Tim McGrath |
| James Michel |
| Tom Mongellow |
| Jim O'Rourke |
| Thomas Rechen |
| Scott Zuffelato |
ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Jim O'Rourke | President and Chief Executive Officer |
| Kimberly Cole | Chief Operating Officer |
| Josslyn Grindle | Chief Human Resource Officer |
| Brandi Fitzgerald | Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer |
| Angie Matthis | Vice President of Marketing and Communications |
| Steve Phillips | Vice President of Facilities |
| Mike Tesdesco | Chief Commercial of Officer |
| Jeff Williams | Associate Vice President of Development |
| Valencia Williams | Vice President of Operations |
| Natalie Zembrzuski | Director of Executive Relations |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
| Kim Bishop |
| Theodore (Tom) Bruttomesso (Reynolds) |
| Richard Burness |
| John F. Byrnes |
| Eric Clapprood |
| Maura Cochran |
| Mike Defeo |
| Ruth H. Grobe |
| Laurence Hale |
| Phil Kane, Jr. |
| Evelyn Karaj |
| Annette Larabee |
| Coleman Levy, Esq. |
| Sherry Manetta |
| Jocelyn Mitchell |
| Marino Monti |
| Peter Olson |
| Carolyn Paldino |
| Angela Phillips-Arrington |
| Jo Anne Price |
| Tim Restall |
| Lena Rodriguez |
| Carmen Sierra |
| Arthur Snyder |
| Dan Weiner |
| Gary T. Wolff |
Branch Executive Director and Branch Advisory Council Chair
| Branch | Executive Director | Branch Advisory Council Chair |
|---|---|---|
| Camp Jewell | Craig Dawson | Jessica Brown |
| Camp Woodstock | Tony Gronski | Heather Deitz |
| Downtown YMCA | Valencia Williams, Interim Executive Director | Lloyd Huie |
| East Hartford YMCA | Valencia Williams, Interim Executive Director | Vacant |
| Farmington Valley YMCA | Brian Liss | Molly Loftus |
| Glastonbury Family/Tr-Town YMCAs | Valencia Williams, Interim Executive Director | Vacant |
| Hale YMCA Youth and Family Center | Jennifer Looney | Kate Taylor |
| Indian Valley Family YMCA | David Corricelli | Brandon HuBrins |
| West Hartford YMCA | Donelle Daigle | Jocelyn Hillard |
| Wheeler Regional Family YMCA | Donelle Daigle | Ashley Battesh |
| Wilson-Gray YMCA Youth and Family Center | Julia DeFeo |
If you are interested in serving our YMCA in a volunteer leadership capacity please complete the contact form.