Staff & Volunteers
At the Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA, we believe that our members, volunteers, donors and community create the core of our organization. We know that lasting personal and social change comes about when we all work together. Every day our staff works side-by-side to ensure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive through the programming we provide.
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Volunteer Committees
Building and Grounds Committee
- Warren Erickson, Energy Concepts
- Dave Zane, Retired MN Elevator
- Julie Culshaw, Affiliated Community Medical Center
- Wes Hompe, Willmar Municipal Utilities
- Doug Ardoff, Retired Qwest
- Tim Daniels, YMCA Building and Grounds Director
Child Care - Parent Advisory Committee
- Trish Appledorn
- Deb Arends
- Nichole Loberg
- Kim Madsen
- Heidi Magnuson
- Sarai Mendoza
- Randy Muehlbauer
- Cassandra Olson
- Bridget Pederson
- Lynn Travaglio
- Kelly Twedt
- Kari Fischer, Child Care Coordinator
- Troy Pederson, YMCA Youth and Family Director
Executive Committee
Steve Ammermann, Chair, West Central Tribune
Marv Calvin, Vice Chair, Willmar Fire Department
Kelly Zuidema, Treasurer, Willmar HRA
Bill Jagow, Secretary, ACMC
MaryJo de Cathelineau, Past Chair, Community Corrections
Pat Solheid, Member-At-Large, Jennie-O Turkey Store
Finance Committee
- Jeff Asche, Heritage Bank
- Marv Calvin, Willmar Fire Department
- Al Finsrud, Retired
- Bill Jagow, Affiliated Community Medical Center
- Mike Klaers, Westberg Eischens PLLP
- Nancy Miller, Heritage Bank
- Andy Zuidema, Bremer Bank
- Karla Nelson, YMCA Finance / HR Director
Human Resources Committee
- Doris Ast, Retired
- Howard Carlson, Retired
- Pat Solheid, Jennie-O Turkey Store
- Karla Nelson, YMCA Finance / HR Director
Membership, Program & Marketing Committee
- Al Finsrud, Retired
- Ann Anderson, Fenstra Real Estate
- Deb Van Buren, Community Member
- Katie Swenson, Parthenon Agency
- Lachlan Smith, ACMC
- LeAnne Freeman, Community Education and Recreation
- Rolf Figenskau, Lakeland Broadcasting
- Sandy Pierce, Retired
- Becky Clayton, YMCA Front Desk Coordinator
- Christy Marthaller, YMCA Aquatics Director
- Dean Madsen, YMCA Health and Wellness Director
- Tom Bolin, YMCA Associate Executive Director
- Troy Pederson, YMCA Youth and Family Director
Mentor Committee
- Heidi Burton, Child Guide at Roosevelt Elementary
- Deb Brandt, Heartland Community Action Agency
- LeAnne Freeman, Community Education and Recreation
- Deb Kleven, Child Guide at Willmar Senior High School
- Rick Loseth, Pact for Families
- Judge Kathryn Smith, 8th Judicial District Court
- Charlotte Hand, Kandiyohi County Family Services
- Leah Thorpe, Mentor Program Coordinator
Board of Directors
The Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA is a community non-profit (501c3) organization that serves the local community. The YMCA is governed by a local Board of Directors (21) that has the primary responsibility of recommending and approving policies for the association. Additionally, the YMCA Board of Directors carries fiduciary responsibility and oversees the YMCA’s financial position. The YMCA Board is also responsible for the supervision of the CEO, volunteering time on the “Y Partners” Campaign, developing the YMCA short-term and long-term strategic plan, as well as being a strong advocate of the YMCA in the community.
All board members serve on a volunteer basis, and are required to provide time on one of the YMCA six standing committees. YMCA Board Members serve 3-year terms, and are eligible for a maximum of 6 consecutive years. YMCA Board Members are selected due to their position in the community, expertise in a particular field or area, strong commitment to the YMCA, leadership potential or prior YMCA involvement.
Board of Directors
- Steve Ammermann, Chair, West Central Tribune
- Marv Calvin, Vice Chair, Willmar Fire Department
- Kelly Zuidema, Treasurer, Willmar HRA
- Bill Jagow, Secretary, ACMC
- MaryJo de Cathelineau, Past Chair, Community Corrections
- Pat Solheid, Member-At-Large, Jennie-O Turkey Store
- Rollie Boll, Retired Heritage Bank
- Conrad Bostron. Central Lakes Cooperative
- Warren Erickson, Energy Concepts
- Rodney Hanson, Anderson, Larson, Hanson, Saunders PLLP
- Jeff Kennedy, ACMC
- Mary Lindstrom, Retired
- Tracy Lundy, Lake Region Bank
- Nancy Miller, Heritage Bank
- Mick Quinn, State Farm Insurance
- Brad Rice, Rice and Associates
- Lachlan Smith, ACMC
- Nathan Streed, Harvey Anderson Funeral Home
- Antonio Tejeda, Law Offices of Tejeda and Guzman
- Laura Warne, Home State Bank
Management Staff
Theresa Wittenberg, Executive Director - theresaw@kandiymca.org
Tom Bolin, Associate Executive Director - tomb@kandiymca.org
Tim Daniels, Building and Grounds Director - timdaniels@kandiymca.org
Christy Marthaller, Aquatics Director - christym@kandiymca.org
Troy Pederson, Youth and Family Director - troyp@kandiymca.org
Karla Nelson, Finance / HR Director - karlan@kandiymca.org
Dean Madsen, Health and Wellness Director - deanm@kandiymca.org
Sarah Jacobs, Office Manager - sarahj@kandiymca.org
