About Us

The Ashland Family YMCA exists to fulfill human potential and to enrich the quality of life of those we serve through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

The Ashland Family YMCA has a rich history of serving its community since its establishment in 1899. Founded as a part of the larger YMCA movement, it has been a cornerstone of community development and support for many years.

We envision a community where all people are strong in mind, body, and spirit.

Our Values are: 

• Caring 
• Honesty 
• Respect
• Responsibility 

The Ashland Family YMCA is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and safe space for all. We are dedicated to building bridges, increasing our knowledge, understanding, and bringing people together to advance equity and create positive change at our YMCA. All are welcome here.

When George Williams founded the first YMCA in Industrial Revolution-era London, he sought to create a supportive community to help young men like himself address pressing social challenges. The idea found a home in the U.S. seven years later at the Old South Church in Boston.  

The last 175 years have seen the YMCA’s mission grow exponentially, and today the Y engages more than 10,000 communities across the U.S. As the nation’s leading nonprofit, the Y is committed to empowering people to reach their full potential, to improving well-being, inspiring action, strengthening communities, and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to become healthier, more confident, connected, and secure. 

• Heidi Hill – CEO/Executive Director
• Broderick Lindeman – Senior Staff & Member Experience Director
• Gina Galardi – Senior Health & Wellness Director
• Kelsey Rittenhouse – Senior Director of Systems and Development
• Brandon Bruce – Fitness Director
• Dusty Bockus – Facilities & Maintenance Director
• Jami Hanna – Health, Wellness & Marketing Director
• Jenny Gunter – Fitness Center Director
• Judy Hawley – Aquatics Director
• Karin Onkka – YMCA Camp DeBoer Outdoor Education Director
• Jim Piotter – YMCA Camp DeBoer Facility Director
• Keysha Porter – Membership & Youth Development Director
• Laurie Schaaf – Administrative Services Manager
• Mila Valenta – HR Coordinator
• Naiya Budler – Sports and Overnight Camp Director
• Suzie Sanders – Preschool & Childcare Director
• Tammy Johnson – Gymnastics Director
• Maiya Ramirez – Gymnastics Coordinator
• Willow Daniel – Youth Development Coordinator
• Caden Gallagher – Executive Assistant to the Executive Director
• Tiffany Welch – Preschool Coordinator
• Rob Ginsbach – Aquatics Coordinator
• Kimiko Fujita – YMCA Preschool Head Teacher – Walker
• Jules Boufford – YMCA Preschool Head Teacher – Helman
• Kathryn Evans – YMCA Preschool Head Teacher – Talent

• Ty Hisatomi – President
• Chris Hearn – Vice President
• Juli DiChiro – Secretary
• Dwaine Dawson – Treasurer
• Alan DeBoer
• Andrea Zundel
• Carl Thomas
• Emily Stone Rydbom
• Jeff Schlecht
• Kelly Burns
• Kelly Madding
• Paul Rostykus