ALIGNING FOR IMPACT GUIDEBOOK
PHASE 1 | MAY 30, 2025
PHASE 1 UPDATE: MAY 30, 2025
Hello Team,
We are pleased to consolidate the weekly announcements and updates to create a concise guidebook listing all the positions that have been welcomed/change as part of the organizational realignment initiative—Aligning For Impact. Thank you for your continued engagement, thoughtful feedback, and unwavering commitment throughout this important journey.
Below you will see the latest hiring updates surrounding the Branch Advancement and Experience business lines.
Read on to learn more how YGR is aligning for impact...
2030 VISION HEADLINE
3 Impact Areas
> 30% Households Thriving 2030 X + 3
Engagement Opportunities
CORE FUNCTIONS
While each function has clear roles and responsibilities within our strategy and structure, they all depend on one another to execute our strategy and achieve our vision.
The structure assumes that we are working together in ensemble teams because that’s what our mission requires (and that’s how you’ve described a meaningful employee experience).
REALIGNMENT
PREVIOUS STAFF ANNOUNCEMENTS
NEW! STRUCTURING FOR IMPACT
Brand Advancement
• Clark Darrah will serve as the Chief Brand Advancement Officer
• Lindy Bumgarner will serve as VP of Marketing and Communications
• Matt Thrift will serve as the VP of Member and Engagement
• Liz Hansbury will serve as the Executive Director of Internal Communications and Project Integration
Community Advancement
• Shawn Morrison will serve as Chief Advancement Officer
• Santi Prada and Theresa Johnson will serve as VPs of Community Advancement
• Jess Jones will serve as Association Director of Grants & Partnerships
• Patricia Green will serve as VP of Advancement Operations
Experience
• Chris Hughes will serve as Chief Experience Officer
• Drew Klammer and Holly Austin will serve as VPs of Experience
• Josh Green will serve as VP of Youth Development
Financial Resources
• Daniel Araujo will serve as Chief Financial Officer
• Nick Maiolo will serve as VP of Facilities
• Delaney Berlin will serve as Association Director of Risk
Human Resources
• Jan Klenke will serve as Chief Human Resources Officer
• Cordelia Starkes will serve as Association Director of Leadership Development
• Jessica Salazar will serve as Association Director of Human Resources
• Nacole Evans will serve as Director of Payroll
Impact & Advocacy
• Lisa Ramirez will serve as Chief Impact & Advocacy Officer
• Sidney Edwards and William Thornton will serve as VPs of Impact & Advocacy
• Jamal Riley will serve as Association Chaplain
• Leslie Beck-Long will serve as Association Director of Volunteers
NEW! EXECUTIVE LEADERS OF EXPERIENCES
Key Goals and Focus Areas Include:
• Best-in-Class Team, Member and Program Experience
• Growth of Core Programming
• Team Member Training and Development
• Staffing Alignment with Branch Operations
• Maximizing Efficiencies and Productivity
The Executive Director of Experiences focuses on:
• Leading Experience Delivery Directors and Service Delivery Directors during assigned shifts to ensure quality service and streamlined operations.
• Maintaining a strong presence in the branch to support the team and address any operational concerns.
• Obtaining/Maintain certifications in where required.
NEW! EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS OF ADVANCEMENT
• Key Goals and Focus Areas Include:
• Expansion of Mission in Motion (Partnerships, Volunteerism and Giving)
• Work closely with Impact and Advocacy to align resources to expand the Y’s impact in underserved communities
• Work closely with Experience to engage members as volunteers and donors
• The Executive Director of Advancement focuses on:
• Expanding and establishing Corporate Partnerships
• Growing volunteerism across the association, starting with our Leadership Volunteers
• Increasing giving and philanthropic support
NEW! STRUCTURING FOR IMPACT
Executive Directors of Experience
• Nader Balbeisi
• Rob Dent
• Andrew Dyson
• Deanne Hamilton
• Hunter Schwartz
• Steve Sgritta
• Ryan Weber
• Karla Creque
• Denise Ragsdale
Executive Directors of Advancement
• Sophie Brickley
• Daniela Diaz
• Christy Cifers
• Open
• Santana Gonzalez
• Katy Lampman
• Jennifer Keegan
• Marco Callender
EXPERIENCE BUSINESS LINE
Branch
Experience Delivery Directors
Abbie Dixon
Kyelee Mead
Becca Wenger
Zach McErlean
Britt Cope
Nate Williams
Goldie Weaver
Experience Delivery Directors
Derrell Williams
Krista Evans
Morgan Tapp
Open
Rob Britt
Stephanie Syprzak
Ann Mary Bettenson
Open
EXPERIENCE BUSINESS LINE
SPORTS
PRODUCT LINE
Position Announcements
Caitlin Wampler – Executive Director of Sports Programming
Courtney Wagner - Regional Sports Business Director
Natalie Williams – Regional Sports Business Director
Melissa Johnson – Regional Sports Business Director
EXPERIENCE BUSINESS LINE
AQUATICS PRODUCT LINE
Position Announcements
Hannah Jens – Regional Aquatics Business Director
Liz Sawyer – Regional Aquatics Business Director
Parker Sale – Service Delivery Director Aquatics (SG)
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BUSINESS LINE
Position Announcements
Hayley Bannister – Executive Director of Youth Development Experience
Jenny Cheatham – Executive Director of Youth Development
Stephanie Schumaker – Executive Director of Youth Development
Raukell Robinson – Executive Director of Youth Development Experience (Richmond and Petersburg)
Randi Slack – Director of Preschool at Shady Grove
Shantese Harvey – Youth Development Regional Director
Derrick Ford – Youth Development Regional Director
Annie LePere – Youth Development Regional Director
BRAND ADVANCEMENT BUSINESS LINE
Position Announcements
Karin Remines – Executive Director of Business Operations
Amy Felts – Regional Director of Sales and Retention
Amy Hysell - Regional Director of Sales and Retention
Marion Collins - Regional Director of Sales and Retention
Josh Munro – Regional Director of Sales and Retention
Cathy Mangiere – Executive Director of Call Center Operations
IMPACT AND ADVOCACY BUSINESS LINE
Position Announcements
Izzy Nofsker – Executive Director of Teens
Kathy Alcaine – Director of Community Outreach
Daniel Alvarado – Director of Community Outreach
Kelly Cocar – Director of Community Outreach
Casey Ludwick – Director of Community Outreach
Bridget Obeng – Director of Community Outreach
IMPACT AND ADVOCACY BUSINESS LINE
Position Announcements
Bridget Stuart – Regional Teen Director
Brian Stamper - Regional Teen Director
Odist Powell - Regional Teen Director
Madison White - Regional Teen Director
Joseph May – Executive Director of Enriching Learning
Rima Zabian – Executive Director of Advancing Whole Health
FINANCIAL SERVICES BUSINESS LINE
Position Announcements
Lewis Witcher – Accountant
Olena Romanchuck – Accountant
Therin Tun – Systems Technician
Jaley Early – Systems Technician