Key Staff

Tony Grimes

Executive Director

East Akron/Phoenix

Email:
Phone:
330-784-0408
With the Y Since:
1994
Experience:
Began YMCA career as a Case Manager in the pilot Phoenix Day Suspension Program. Became the Program Director for that program in 1996. Became the Executive Director of the East Akron Branch in 1999. At the YMCA I enjoy working with kids, meeting people and building relationships.

Eric Gardenhight

Behavior Coordinator

East Akron/Phoenix

Phone:
330-784-0408
With the Y Since:
1978
Experience:
25 years of counseling youth at risk and 8 years of running independent group sessions for adult males. I enjoy working with the YMCA because of the strong Christian values and the family inclusion in YMCA social events.
Hobbies & Special Talents:
Hobbies: Art & Music. Special Talent: I'm good at reading people's emotional status.
Theme Song:
Give People A Chance

YMCA Mission: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all.