Leadership & Transparency

Board of Directors

Contact Chris Daniels for more information.

Our Board of Directors is made up of dedicated community leaders who use their diverse talents to help define and forward the Y’s Strategic Plan. Each board member actively serves on committees that implement the plan. Our board firmly believes that the Y plays a vital role in shaping children, supporting families, and providing people of all ages and abilities in our community with programs that can help them realize their full potential.

Board members take a leadership role in our annual fundraising campaign, through personal contribution and active campaign participation. Board members should be Y members, Y contributors, Y volunteers, or active program participants of the Y.

2026 Board of Directors

• Beth Dermer, CVO / President
• Tara Voit, VP
• Yuri Findlay, Treasurer
• Chris Sierk, Secretary
• Karen Easton, Past President
• Debbie Huling, Past President
• Elizabeth Bezzerides
• Linda Daly
• Shay Kendricks
• Carter Payne
• Kim Scott
• Cheryl Sowder
• Phil Taylor
• Janelle Vigil-Maestas
• Tony Young

Emeritus Director:
Lou Santoro

Term

Three years

Meeting Attendance

• Monthly Board Meetings: Last Thursday of each month, 7:00 am – 8:15 am
• Board Member Retreat: 1 per year
• Committees: Monthly/as needed
• Special Events: As announced

Primary Duties

• Attend regular and special meetings
• Establish policies
• Review Strategic Plan annually
• Support Annual Campaign
• Make a personal gift
• Attend YMCA events
• Represent community needs
• Approve annual budget
• Serve on committees
• Advocate for the YMCA

Personal Attributes

• High professional standing
• Respected community member
• Ability to balance conviction with collaboration
• Open communication
• Commitment to the YMCA mission

Board Member Emeritus

Former board members who have served with distinction and continue contributing through leadership, advocacy, and community engagement.