Board of Directors & Leadership Team

Board of Directors & Leadership Team

Our dedicated Board and Leadership Team guide the Y’s mission to strengthen community. Through vision, stewardship, and commitment, they ensure programs and services make a positive, lasting impact for all.

Become Board Member

Board of Directors

We are fortunate to have a dedicated group of volunteers that make up our Board of Directors. These volunteers add an enormous amount of depth and experience to our leadership team.

  • Cecelia Cifuentes
  • Paul Fischer
  • John Garry
  • Florence Makope
  • Dr. Kevin Myers
  • Rich Pavek
  • Andy Chesak
  • Harry Gabrielson

The YMCA at ACRC is an innovative and impactful non-profit organization. We are in search of passionate leaders to join our Board of Directors and help to guide our organization as we serve our community.

Board Member Position Description

Mission:

The YMCA at ACRC is dedicated to putting the principles of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility into practice through programs that build healthy mind, body, and spirit for all.

Responsibilities:

  • Fiduciary – Ensure funding and programs are in alignment with mission. Review financial statements and monitor fiscal controls. Approve budget and assist with annual fundraising efforts and events.
  • Strategic – Develop and monitor mission and strategic plan. Hire, support, and assess performance of the CEO. Establish goals to ensure accountability to the law and our values. Identify, recruit, and elect members.
  • Generative – Bring personal and professional expertise to support the mission. Engage in deeper inquiry, exploring root causes, values, options, and new ideas for the organization.

Expectations:

  • Support the YMCA’s mission.
  • Understand the YMCA’s organization and its policies and abide by them.
  • Participate in monthly board meetings and committees in person.
  • Attend events.
  • Make a meaningful annual financial contribution—no established minimum.
  • Serve as an ambassador both in communicating out and gathering feedback of our work.
  • Assist with fundraising and friendraising.

Time Commitment:

  • The Board of Directors meet in-person on the last Wednesday of each month from 5:30 – 6:30 PM in person.
  • Members may serve up to three consecutive three-year terms.
  • Board members are required to serve on a committee or task force.
  • Outside of committee and board meetings, board members are expected to attend YMCA events. These may include trainings, events, or celebrations.

Leadership Team

Our dedicated team will be here to make sure the new facility will provide the best service to our community.

Diane Baker

Executive Director/CEO
507.433.1804 ext. 102
dbaker@ymcaatacrc.org

Melissa Horsch

Membership Director
507.433.1804 ext. 110
mhorsch@ymcaatacrc.org

Melissa Hussey

Child Development Director
507.433.1804 ext. 105
mhussey@ymcaatacrc.org

Isabelle Reuter

Healthy Living Director
507.433.1804 ext. 122
ireuter@ymcaatacrc.org

Isaac Himebaugh

Aquatics Director
507.433.1804 ext. 120
ihimebaugh@ymcaatacrc.org

Alyssa Jenkins

Youth Development Director
507.433.1804 ext. 118
ajenkins@ymcaatacrc.org

Jay Burke

Facilities Director
507.433.1804 ext. 112
facilities@ymcaatacrc.org

Gretchen Beckel

Administrative Assistant
507.433.1804 ext. 121
gbeckel@ymcaatacrc.org

Sheila Tangren

Marketing/IT Coordinator
507.433.1804 ext. 111
stangren@ymcaatacrc.org

Jasmine Losolla

Childcare Coordinator
507.433.1804 ext. 124
jlosolla@ymcaatacrc.org


Questions? Send us an email at info@ymcaatacrc.org