Who We Are
Mission
The YMCA of Grays Harbor is a community service organization whose mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Four Core Values
Honesty, Caring, Respect, Responsibility
- The Y offers more than programs and services, we ensure that every individual has access to the essentials needed to learn, grow and thrive.
- Our fitness classes not only improve someone’s physical health; they help unleash a new outlook on life.
- Our family activities not only bring families together, they help families stay together.
- Our youth programs not only teach children to dribble or how to swim, they provide kids lifelong skills like confidence and teamwork.
Areas of Focus
Youth Development
Healthy Living
Social Responsibility
The Y, always here for you.
YMCA of Grays Harbor Staff
| Executive Director / CEO |
Kurtis Dawson |
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kdawson@ghymca.net |
| Associate Exec. / Aquatics Director |
Dotty Colwell |
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dcolwell@ghymca.net |
| Membership & Marketing Director |
Dan Brown |
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dbrown@ghymca.net |
| Fitness Director |
Lisa Kless |
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lkless@ghymca.net |
| Facility & Maintenance Director |
Keith Lile |
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klile@ghymca.net |
| Finance & HR Director |
Franzine Potts |
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fpotts@ghymca.net |
Youth & Teen Director |
April Heikkila |
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aheikkila@ghymca.net |
Childcare Director |
Esther Marie Garza-Maloney |
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emgarza@ghymca.net |
Assistant Childcare Director |
Kelly Painter |
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kpainter@ghymca.net |
Administrative Services Director |
Melissa Dahlstroma |
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mdahlstrom@ghymca.net |
Assistant Aquatics Director |
Nicole Evanson |
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nevanson@ghymca.net |
Camp Director & Maintenance Director |
Jan & Doug Simons |
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jsimons@ghymca.net |
Senior Companion Program Director |
Karen Keogh |
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YMCA of Grays Harbor Board of Directors
| Mike Curry |
Board President |
| Sean Mason |
Vice President |
| Natalie Karnas |
Secretary |
| Dean Brydon |
Treasurer |
| Bruce MacNaughton |
Past Board President |
| Jill Berney |
Youth & Teen Chair |
| Paula Reisman |
Membership Chair |
| Kristine Finazzo |
Youth & Teen Aquatic Chair |
| Tom Thompson |
Facilities Chair |
| Kris Liedtke |
Board Member |
| Karl Harris |
Board Member |
| Erin Worth |
Board Member |
| Jeff Snell |
Board Member |
| Katie Snodgrass |
Board Member |
| Rob Rowe |
Board Member |
| Travis Hoppe |
Board Member |
| Brian Shay |
Board Member |
| Joan Brewster |
Board Member |
Our History
The Young men's Christian Association is the largest not-for-profit community
service organization in the United States. YMCAs are involved in 10,000
communities across the nation. YMCAs are working in 120 countries, and
serving over 30 million people. The YMCA is an organization that has influenced
many lives since its formation. Many other service organizations such as
Gideon's International, Boy Scouts of America, and Campfire Girls have
their roots at YMCAs. The YMCA organization has survived through world
wars and depressions and continues to impact the lives of people all over
the world.
The first YMCA in Grays Harbor formed in 1902. The Hoquiam and Aberdeen YMCAs
operated independently until December 1998 when they decided to unite and become
the YMCA of Grays Harbor. The unification of these two YMCAs allowed the construction
of a new 57,000 square foot facility, which is a major improvement over the
old facilities.
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| The first YMCA in Grays Harbor formed in 1902 |
The Hoquiam and Aberdeen YMCAs formed in
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