Leadership

Department Contact

Jeff Palmer
Executive Director
218-722-4745 x104

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
    McCabe Renewal Center
  • 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
    McCabe Renewal Center
  • 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

YMCA Staff Leadership Team

  • Jeff Palmer, Executive Director
  • Paul Snider, Financial Director
  • Jeramy Katchuba, Programs Director
  • Gina Miller, Membership & Marketing Director
  • Bridgit Maruska, Camp Miller Director
  • Blair Gagne, Volunteer & Community Services Director