Leadership
The YMCA functions as a partnership between volunteers and staff. Volunteers on boards and committees determine major programs, priorities, and policies. Staff and program volunteers carry out those programs, priorities, and policies under the leadership of the President and CEO.
More than 50 volunteers serve on the Board of Directors, Board of Trustees and Committees. The members of the Board of Directors are:
Board Officers
- Kevin Peterson, Chair
US Bank Private - Jane Haubrich Casperson, Past Chair
Casperson Consulting - Catherine Carter Huber, Vice Chair
St. Luke's Foundation - Cherie Hamilton, Secretary
Lake Superior College - Scott Hanson, Treasurer
Kolquist, Seitz & Goldman, CPA
Board Members
- Briana Johnson
Spirit Mountain - Andy Wheeler
Wheeler & Associates - David Mast
St. Luke's Hospital - Gloria Pothast
Retired - James Spreitzer
RSM McGladrey - Mimi Stender
Fit City Duluth - Kristi Stokes
Greater Downtown Council - Roger Waller
Retired, City of Duluth
Board of Trustees
- Greg Goldman, Chair-BOT
Kolquist, Seitz & Goldman - Jane Haubrich Casperson
Casperson Consulting - Thomas Sailstad, Chair-Investment Committee
Retired - Scott Hanson, Treasurer-BOD
Kolquist, Seitz & Goldman, CPA - Steve Grindy
Independent Financial Advisor - Steve LaFlamme
Oneida Realty - Kathy Heltzer
University of Minnesota-Duluth - Fran Hoene
Benefit Plan Consultants - John Kelly
Hanft, Fride, O'Brien - Kevin Peterson, Chair-BOD
US Bank