The nation's leading nonprofit, building and supporting our community.
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income and background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
Anchored in neighborhoods of Butler County, the Y believes that lasting personal and social change can only come about when we all work together to invest in our kids, our health and our community.
The Y is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults, families and communities.
Our community is our primary focus
There is no other nonprofit quite like the Y. That’s because in 10,000 neighborhoods across the nation, we have the presence and partnerships not just to promise but to deliver lasting personal and social change.
- The Y is community centered. For nearly 160 years, we’ve been listening and responding to our communities.
- The Y brings people together. We connect people of all ages and backgrounds to bridge the gaps in community needs.
- The Y nurtures potential. We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.
- The Y has local presence and national reach. We mobilize local communities to effect lasting, meaningful change.
Nonprofit
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the Y provides crucial programs and services to more than 30,000 people every year. With the help of generous donors, we are able to provide more than 350 families and youth with discounted or free memberships and programs.
Our Team
Butler County Family YMCA Association Staff
Dave Hilliard - President and CEO
David Holman - Finance Director
Art Davis - Facilities Director
Brandi Maser - Human Resources Director
Fawn Toner - Human Resources Payroll & Benefits Coordinator
Amber Kirkpatrick - Human Resources Specialist/Recruiting
Christina Dreher - Development Director
Nick Sasala - Membership & Marketing Director
Dhy Keefer - Marketing Specialist
Olivia Murphy - Marketing & Payroll Assistant
Jessica Burr - Reach & Rise® Director
Kelly King - Reach & Rise® Program Manager
Cheryl Sanderson - Accounting Specialist
Kristi Simpson - Billing Specialist
Summer Jick - Membership Account Specialist
Butler YMCA Staff
Sandy Ihlenfeld - Executive Director
Heidi Nicholls-Bowser - Membership & Healthy Living Director
Paul Hartle - Property Manager
Jamie Knauff - Aquatics & Programs Director
Brenda Negley - Executive Assistant
Kelly Tennent - Director of Onsite Childcare
Christina Braden - School Age Site Director
Mikala Fowler - Aquatics Coordinator
Victoria Stoker - Early Childhood Education Coordinator
Jake Taciuch - Healthy Living Coordinator
Allison Whelan - Membership Coordinator
Brenda McGuire - Member Engagement Specialist
Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA Staff
Carrie Ohorodnyk - Executive Director
Nick Sasala - Membership & Marketing Director
Kathy Hensler - Healthy Living Director
Dave Gillespie - Property Manager
Barb Yacobucci - Youth & Family Director
Yancy Sannan - Aquatics Director
Nola Wicker - Early Childhood Education Director
Victoria Zulick - Administrative Assistant
Molly Patton - Member Service Manager
Christian DePolo - Sports & Camp Coordinator