Key Staff
Lori Lautenschlager
Executive Director
Green Family YMCA
Email:
Phone:
330-899-9622
With the Y Since:
1993
Experience:
14 years as Vice President of Development of the Akron Area YMCA
Renee Lamielle
Membership Director
Green Family YMCA
Email:
Phone:
(330) 899-9622
With the Y Since:
September 2005
Experience:
In September 2005, I began as a Member Service Representative at the Green Family YMCA. In June 2006, I moved into a role as the Data Entry Clerk. I became the Membership Director in September 2007. I enjoy working with the members and current staff here.
Lynette Barton
Business Manager
Green Family YMCA
Email:
Phone:
330-899-9622
With the Y Since:
2007
Experience:
18 years in family business
Qualifications:
BFA from Kent State University
Kristy Ledgard
Child Care Director
Green Family YMCA
Email:
Phone:
330-899-9622
With the Y Since:
June 2005
Experience:
This is my first time working for the YMCA. Previously, I taught preschool at KinderCare and was the on-site director of Kelly's Kids childcare. I enjoy the YMCA because I like working with the staff here in Green and meeting all the wonderful families of the children in Child Watch and Preschool.
Qualifications:
B.A. English Literature and Elementary Education Teaching Certifications from the University of Pittsburgh
Hobbies & Interests:
I enjoy reading, gardening, and photography.
Favorite Movies and Books:
Movies: The American President, Phantom of the Opera Books: The Wind in the Willows, The Far Pavilions
Shelly Bevington
Health & Wellness Director
Green Family YMCA
Email:
Phone:
330-899-9622
With the Y Since:
July 2000
Experience:
I started at Green Family YMCA as a Member Service Representative. I then tackled the office manager position and took on the responsibilities of rental coordinator, 5k Race coordinator and the aerobic coordinator positions. I now continue my active lifestyle as the Health & Wellness Director at the YMCA, where I enjoy helping others meet their goals.
Qualifications:
YMCA Group Exercise Instructor, YMCA Power Cycling Trainer, YMCA Personal Trainer, and YMCA Professional Director. Attending Walsh University for BA in Accounting.
Hobbies & Interests:
I love dogs and would take every stray one home if I could. I can't juggle like every other YMCA employee and don't try to put q-tips up my nose (see Ken Hoyt)
Special Talent:
Singing
Matt Graves
Sports Coordinator
Green Family YMCA
Email:
Phone:
330-899-9622
With the Y Since:
Experience:
I have been active over the last few years in several positions at the YMCA including; teaching home schooled children and physical education, being a fitness floor trainer, assisting basketball leagues and coaching youth baseball.
Qualifications:
I Majored in Physical Education with a Minor in Sports Administration. I am motivated to help adults become more active with visions of developing adult leagues at the YMCA, and I plan to create more sport classes for youths and teenagers as well.
Hobbies & Interests:
Football, basketball, exercising and spending time with my friends and being a supportive Cleveland sports fan
Karen Renee Cox
Child Watch Supervisor/ Child Care Billing Agent
Green Family YMCA
Email:
Phone:
330-899-9622 ext.222
With the Y Since:
September 2007
Experience:
Two years working as School Age Child Care Counselor; one year working as Child Care Billing Agent; one year as Child Watch Supervisor
Qualifications:
BA in Political Science; Legislative Aide Alaska State Legistlature; Program Management for State of Alaska; Customer Service Experience
Hobbies & Interests:
Hanging out with my family; Reading; Movies; Church is a very important and active part of my life.
Paul Thompson
Aquatics Director
Green Family YMCA
Email:
Phone:
330-899-9622
With the Y Since:
2006
Experience:
9 years as a Lifeguard, 6 years LGI; 2 years as Aquatic Director.
