About The Organization
The French Creek Family YMCA was built and opened in 2010 in partnership with the city of Avon. The French Creek Family YMCA has the largest membership base of all YMCA's in the Greater Cleveland association. French Creek effectively runs the most programs. With over 100 group exercise classes per week, 11 personal trainers, half day preeschool, multiple youth sports programs and aquatics programs that run all day, there is no shortage of things to to at French creek.
Organizational Priorities
Diabetes affects 25.8 million people, 8.3% of the U.S. population. CDC, 2011
On average, 1.2 grades are lost each summer for students who have no summer enrichment opportunities. Cleveland Plain Dealer, 2011
Collaboration among cities, municipalities, and other non-profit organizations.
Diabetes affects 25.8 million people, 8.3% of the U.S. population. CDC, 2011
Key People
Executive Director:
Charity Butch
Aquatics Safety Director:
Erin Francati
Aquatics Director:
Jessica Sheppard
Childcare Director:
Dawn Stock
Wellness Director:
Dewayne Eason
Membership Director:
Becky Bailey
Membership Coordinator:
Nate Long
Program Director:
Griffin Beach
Mentorship Supervisor: Charity Latson-Butch
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Lorain County Executive Director
YMCA of Greater Cleveland
July 2015 – Present (1 year)
Responsible for all operations for Lorain County including two branches and six community-based program sites that boasts over 20,000 members.
- Facilitates community collaborative work.
- Builds relationships with key stakeholders within each community to determine needs and the Y's ability to serve.
- Leads initiatives to improve the lives of Lorain County residents through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. -
Executive Director
YMCA of Greater Cleveland
March 2012 – Present (4 years 4 months)
Leads a team of department directors to ensure that the Mission of the YMCA is accomplished. Major emphasis and responsibilities are in the areas of budget, facility, fundraising, board development, community outreach and collaboration, program and staff development.