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YMCA OF
GREATER KANSAS CITY

YMCA OF GREATER KANSAS CITY

About the YMCA of Greater Kansas City

Our Mission

The YMCA of Greater Kansas City, founded on Christian principles, is a charitable organization with an inclusive environment committed to enriching the quality of family, spiritual, social, mental and physical well-being.

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Our Leadership

We're powered by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors and a passionate executive team. Together, we focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility to create a stronger, more vibrant Kansas City for all.

Board of Directors

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Dr. Michelle Robin

Chief Volunteer Officer | Your Wellness Connection
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John Passanisi

Immediate Past Chief Volunteer Officer | Ernst & Young, LLP
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Dr. Andrea Hendricks

Chief Volunteer Officer Elect | Authentico
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Greg Westbrook

Secretary | Retired
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Jeremy Gaskill

Assistant Secretary | Humana
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Ryan Humphrey

Treasurer | BOK Financial
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Allen Blair

Retired
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India Boulton

T-Mobile
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Mitzi Cardenas

University Health
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Craig Gaffney

Retired
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Mark Garrett

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City
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Theresa Garza

Spire
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Gealita Greenhill

Murphy-Hoffman Company
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Grant Harrison

VanTrust Real Estate, LLC
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Brian Johanning

Superior Bowen
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Mark Moberly

Sunflower Development Group
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Julie Pierce

Henderson Engineers
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CiCi Rojas

Tico Productions LLC | Tico Sports
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Shauna Schwart

Hallmark Cards, Inc.
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Susan Schaefer

JE Dunn Construction
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Julie Sola

Harrah's Kansas City Casino and Hotel
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Doug Spear

AdventHealth
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Gayle Sweitzer

The University of Kansas Health System

Foundation Board of Directors

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Allen Blair

President | Retired

Gary Remley

Secretary/Treasurer | Assured Partners, Inc.

Liz Anne McElhaney

Edward Jones
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Madeline Romious

AT&T Missouri
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Greg Westbrook

Retired

Senior Leadership

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Mark Hulet

President and Chief Executive Officer
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Angie Lassley

Chief Operating Officer
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Lisa Adams

Chief People Officer
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Kelli McClure

Chief Financial Officer
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Lora Tidwell

Senior Executive Assistant
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Scott Barnhard

Senior Vice President, Development
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Troy Patterson

Senior Vice President, Technology
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Paige Salveter

Senior Vice President, Brand Strategy
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Darcy Swan

Senior Vice President, Youth Development
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Gretchen Deaton

Vice President, People Engagement and Experience
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Kelley Grassi

Vice President, People Services

Dawn Jennings

Vice President, Finance/Controller
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Patty Lucas

Vice President, Head Start
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Paula Oxler

Vice President, Marketing and Communications
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Katie Vivas

Vice President, Operations
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Jon Neely

Associate Vice President, Finance

Media Relations

As the unparalleled cause for strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, we understand the need for accurate and clear communications as well as the need for expert resources on these topics.

 

The Y can offer experts on topics including:

  • Water safety and swim lessons
  • Chronic disease prevention and management, including diabetes, hypertension, arthritis and wellness after cancer
  • Health and wellness for individuals and families
  • Nutrition, healthy eating and weight loss
  • Healthy aging and fall prevention for older adults
  • Early education and preschool
  • After school activities and care
  • Youth sports
  • Summer day camp and enrichment
  • Adaptive sports and recreational programs for youth with special needs
  • And much more

 

 

Media Contact

If you are a member of the media working on a Y story, looking for a story or needing an expert for an existing story, please contact us.

 

Media Contact: Marketing and Communications Team, MarCom@KansasCityYMCA.org

 

Media Team Cell Phone: 816.682.3168