Bonner Springs Family YMCA

Hometown: Western Kansas

Y Start Date: May 2004

Certifications: Fort Hays State University Alumnus

Hobbies: Outdoor activities including Kayaking, hiking, fishing and traveling.

Favorite part of working at the Y: “My favorite parts are the community involvement and leadership, mission of our Y and development of others."

Hometown: Phoenix, Arizona

Y Start Date: January 2023

Certifications: Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Delinquency from the University of Kansas

Hobbies: Watching my kids perform in all their sports and activities. They are both very active and it's a joy to watch them compete. Our family loves the outdoors from hiking and camping to anything on the water or golf course. We also love to travel together, as well as cooking together, especially creating charcuterie boards for all occasions. Lastly, I love watching college sports and cheering on my beloved Jayhawks!

Favorite part of working at the Y: "How it is not just a gym, but a community, a way to foster kids into being part of something bigger and how it allows one to build and develop long lasting relationships with the members and employees."

AQUATICS

Hometown: McPherson, Kansas

Y Start Date: With the YMCA of Greater Kansas City for over 12 years, and other Y associations since 1996

Hobbies: I enjoy spending time on my hammock, reading and baking with my husband and three children.   

Favorite part of working at the Y: "I enjoy being a lifeguard, and instructor for the lifeguards and an instructor for lifeguard instructors. Teaching swimming lessons and the instructors for them brings me great joy. I love being part of our community and helping others find joy in the water."