President and CEO

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF OUR NEXT CEO

• Community Relationship Building – Networking
• Strategic Expansion – Vision for the Organization
• Leadership Development – Staff & Board Development
• Build Culture
• Financial Acumen
• Fundraising/Capital Development
• Operations Acumen
• Embrace Mission/Vision of YMCA
• Crisis Management
• Experience/Education  

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

Our Cause & Values
To strengthen the foundations of community and instill the values of caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.

Our Culture:

• The Y Experience – Our Mission is foundational to our YMCA experience and our grace-filled service philosophy.
• Welcoming – We are open to all. We encourage all to grow in our five core values.
• Genuine – We are authentic and embrace all.
• Hopeful – We believe in power of positive transformation and the ability for each individual to good in the world.
• Nurturing – We support all to grow towards their greatest potential.
• Determined – We are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with the growth of each individual we serve.

Current Key Strategic Initiatives: 

• Continue to support our integrated mental health programming aligning with our spiritual development work.
• Focus on program excellence, growth of key program areas, and innovation across all program/service platforms (including support services).
• Bolster programs and services by aggressively pursuing necessary new facilities through capital development.
• Secure necessary financial resources to re-invest in our facilities, reduce debt, and build endowment.
  Recruit, support, and develop our talented staff and (policy/program) volunteers with growth and leadership development.

Membership: Total Number of Members: As of December 2025, there are 21,711 members with 3,098 third-party units. Growth in membership over the last year was 12.7%. Growth in 2026 is projected at 10%.

Branch Information: 

• The YMCA at Pabst Farms Branch in Oconomowoc is a 115,000 sq. ft. facility built in 2003 but still presents as new.
• The Schultz Family YMCA Branch in Watertown opened in November 2025 and had 15% membership growth in its first two months of operation. This 51,104 sq. ft. facility is state of the art with an aquatic center slated for the next capital expansion.
• 16 Before/after school sites, eight 4k sites, three summer school camps and three-day camp locations

Core Programs:

• Spiritual Development Programming
• Mental Health Programming
• Miracle League and Special Populations Programming
• Adult Health and Wellness
• Child Care, Before/After School Care and Day Camp
• Youth Sports and Summer Baseball/Softball Tournaments
• Aquatics
• Youth Movement and Dance
• Pre School Education and Movement 

Annual Support Campaign: 

• Current Year Goal: $291,600
• Prior Year’s Total: $287,204 from 396 donors
• Current Year’s Progress Toward Goal: $306,303 from 432 donors
• 2024 Campaign Production: $323,050
• 2023 Campaign Production: $289,897
• Total number of people receiving financial assistance prior year: 1,495

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN – WATERTOWN (2022-25-Completed)

• Goal: $17.8MM
• Raised: $20.5MM
• New Building Opened November 8, 2025
• Phase II for the Pool $3.1MM raised on $11.4MM goal.

CAPITAL CAMPAIGN – OCONOMOWOC (2025-27-Quiet Phase)

• Goal: $10.1MM
• Raised: $7.6MM
• Plan to launch public phase on July 30th during our 100-year gala (need to be at $9MM)
  A $1.1MM public campaign will coincide with 2026 design and 2027 construction.

CEO Direct Reports: 

• Chief Operating Officer
• Development Director
• Marketing and Communications Director
• Spiritual Development Director
• Human Resources Director
• Finance Director
• IT Director

Board of Directors: 13 Board of Director Members with 28 additional Branch Board Members and the following Committees/Task Forces:

• Endowment Trustees
• Finance Committee
• Christian Emphasis Committee
• Capital Campaign Cabinet - Oconomowoc
• Capital Campaign Cabinet - Watertown

Financial Snapshot:

• Current Annual Budget Revenue: $11.9M
• Current Debt: $2.5MM (donations secured to retire debt in 2027)
• Current Endowment: $4.3MM
• 2025 operating net: $13,726 inc. 792k depreciation
• 2024 operating net: -$15,021 inc. 693k depreciation
• 2023 operating net: $487,802 inc. 592k depreciation

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY 

The Glacial Community YMCA serves a diverse and evolving set of communities across southeastern Wisconsin, united by shared values but marked by distinct economic and social realities.

The YMCA’s flagship branch, the YMCA at Pabst Farms, is located in Oconomowoc on the western edge of Wisconsin’s Lake Country—an area defined by 23 lakes just west of the greater Milwaukee region. Perfectly positioned between Milwaukee and Madison, the branch sits within a 10-minute drive of more than 70,000 residents. While Lake Country communities are often associated with affluence, that perception masks meaningful need. Local school districts report that approximately 15% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, underscoring the presence of families who experience financial strain despite living in an overall prosperous area. In this environment, the YMCA serves as a bridge—ensuring that access to health, childcare, youth development, and community connection is not determined by income or circumstance.

The second branch, the Schultz Family YMCA, serves the greater Watertown area, a community of more than 30,000 residents. Originally opened 15 years ago in a repurposed school building, the YMCA recently completed a successful capital campaign, opening a new, purpose-built facility in November 2025. Watertown’s school district reports that approximately 37% of students receive free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a significantly higher level of economic need. At the same time, Watertown is experiencing a renaissance as one of the few rural population centers in the region showing positive growth and revitalization. The YMCA plays a central role in this transformation—providing a welcoming gathering place, supporting working families, strengthening youth outcomes, and contributing to the community’s long-term vitality.

Across both communities, the Glacial Community YMCA operates at the intersection of opportunity and need. Whether in Lake Country or Watertown, the YMCA serves as a trusted, inclusive institution—responding to local realities, strengthening social cohesion, and ensuring that everyone, regardless of background, has access to the resources and relationships needed to thrive.

Information Sites:
City/County Website
City of Oconomowoc:  https://www.oconomowoc-wi.gov/
City of Watertown:  https://www.watertownwi.gov/

Chamber of Commerce
Oconomowoc Chamber:  https://oconomowoc.org/
Watertown Chamber:  https://www.watertownchamber.com/

University/College
Waukesha Area Technical College: https://www.wctc.edu/
Carroll University:  https://www.carrollu.edu/
Maranatha Baptist University: https://www,mbu.edu

Hospital/Health System
Watertown Regional Medical Center:  https://www.watertownregional.com/
Aurora Healthcare-Summit:  https://www.aurorahealthcare.org/locations/hospital/aurora-medical-center-summit
Pro Healthcare-Oconomowoc Memorial Hospital: https://www.prohealthcare.org/
Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation: https://watertownhealthfoundation.com/

School System
Oconomowoc Area Schools:  https://www.oasd.k12.wi.us/
Watertown Schools:  https://www.watertown.k12.wi.us/

SALARY, BENEFITS, & CRITERIA

Salary Hiring Range: $175k to $190k annually. 

Benefits:

• YMCA Retirement (8% paid by Y, employee amount voluntary) contribution once eligibility is met.
• YMCA 403B savings account 100% employee contribution.
• Health plan (60% paid by Y for HDHP 3000, 75% paid by Y for HDHP 4000 – both Y Mutual plans).
• Dental/Vision plan also available at nominal charge.
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Variable hours/pay period per personnel policy.
• Other benefits per personnel policy.

Residency Expectation: Living in the YMCA’s greater service area is required.

SEARCH PROCESS TARGET DATES

• Resumes accepted through: 6/15/2026
• Preliminary interviews scheduled: 8/5/26 and 8/6/26
• In-person interviews:8/24/26 and 8/25/26
• New CEO on board (anticipated): October 2026

*dates subject to change

HOW TO APPLY

References, Background Check, and Organizational Leader Certification:
Candidates must submit (pdf format only) the following in their online application: a resume, cover letter. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Candidates who advance to final interviews will need to submit six references (four professional and two personal). References checked only with prior notification. Successful candidate accepting the offer must pass a background check and must have a current Y-USA’s Organizational Leader Certification or obtain certification within the first three years from start date as the CEO. The YMCA's personnel policies may require further screening.

Candidates must apply via the following website: 

https://tinyurl.com/Glacial-Community-Y-CEO

QUESTIONS 

About the Search Process?

Questions about the search process may be directed to Shaneé Jenkins, Senior Director, Executive Leadership- CEO Search, YMCA of the USA, [email protected], (O) 312-416-0852.

About the Y?

Questions about this YMCA may be directed to Jon Agnew, Chief Executive Officer, Upper Midwest Alliance of YMCAs, [email protected], (O) 920-939-3485.