North Kansas City YMCA

Hometown: Lee’s Summit, Missouri

Y Start Date: 1999

Hobbies: Spending time being active with my family, cheering for and supporting my kids from the sidelines and bleachers as they do what they love, gathering with friends and family

Favorite part of working at the Y: “Relationships! I get to meet new people and develop lasting friendships. Coming together with others in our community to serve a need and to be a bright spot in other peoples' days. I love the mission of the Y and that I get the opportunity to continuously support others through the work we do at the Y.”

Hometown: Kansas City, Missouri

Y Start Date: May 2016

Certifications: Masters of Christian Education, Ordained Pastor

Hobbies: Serving in my church, personal studies, traveling and spending valuable time with my family.

Favorite part of working at the Y: "There are vast opportunities to create meaningful relationships with families while being influential in the community that I serve."

Outside of the Y, Anthony is founding pastor of Redeemed Ministries Bible Church in the Kansas City metropolitan area since December 2010. His life objective is to bridge the gap between the word of God and modern day culture, to show its relevance and permanence throughout all generations.

Healthy Living and Membership

Hometown: Oswego, Illinois

Y Start Date: June 2020

Certifications: I have a Bachelors degree in Recreation Management. I am a Personal Trainer through The National Academy of Sports Medicine. I'm also certified through NASM as a Stretching and Flexibility Coach. In my educational journey at Western Michigan University, I worked with individuals with special needs, teaching Adapted Physical education classes for inclusive sports including baseball, hockey, bowling and soccer.

Hobbies: Outside of work, I enjoy being in nature, staying active and exploring the exciting town of Kansas City. I try to be as active as I can. I enjoy playing disc golf, soccer, baseball, golf and also can go for a good walk outside. My new hobby is trying out slack lining and I am always ready for a peaceful mediation session. I love being in the outdoors and around water, so you will normally find me outside walking up a creek bed or though the serene woods getting a walking workout in. I enjoy the process of cooking and I come from a Greek family where food and family is life. I am also new to Kansas City, so exploring different areas of the city has been fun since there is such much culture and activity in this city.

Favorite part of working at the Y: "Making a difference in the lives of others! I support the YMCA's mission by creating a inclusive environment that includes everyone. I love working for a company that supports me and continues to give back to its employees, the local community and people that are in need. The YMCA is always looking for new ways to improve their systems that will only continue to improve the ability to give back to the community. Working for the Y is such a wonderful experience and I love it."

Hometown: Bolingbrook, IL

Y Start Date: June 2017 

Certifications: Bachelors Degree is Global Business Management; MA in Sports Exercise and Psychology; International MBA in Sports Management. Home school PE Teacher for grade school and high school, building monitor, personal trainer, fitness coach, Livestrong Coach, ESL Instructor, Certified Cycle Instructor, Program Coordinator, Teen Coordinator, Building Monitor Lead.

Hobbies: I enjoy writing music and scripts and ideas. I currently play pickleball and softball. In my past I played professional indoor football for 7 years.           

Favorite part about working at the Y: Making a difference in the lives of the young people in this community and their parents. "I have a feeling that I help the parents with their teenager's difficult years. I give the teens a safe place to discover and explore who they are, what skills they have, and what they want to learn more about."