At the Henderson Family YMCA, our volunteer board of directors works closely with executive staff to deliver our mission and guide our efforts to strengthen the community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Executive Committee
Chief Volunteer Officer - Vanessa Jones | Vice Chief Volunteer Officer - Tommy Marrow | Secretary - Emilee Johnson | Treasurer - Fern Ellington
Board of Directors
Curtis Brame | Chris Bullock | Jim Catalana | Fern Ellington | Melissa Elliot | Macy Foster | Chalis Henderson | Emilee Johnson | Vanessa Jones | Bill Kearney | Kirt Meadows | Tommy Marrow | McKinley Perkinson | Abidan Shah | Gary Smith | John Stott | Bonny Strange
Executive Leaders
Paul Ross - Chief Executive Officer | David Caudle - Chief Operations Officer
Leadership Transition Update
As of September 30, 2025, Paul Ross will be stepping down as CEO of the Henderson Family YMCA to become the Executive Director of the Triangle North Healthcare Foundation. We thank Paul for his leadership and dedication to our mission. An interim leadership plan is in place, and the Board is actively engaged in the search for our next CEO. Press Release Announcement PDF
Support Service Directors
Finance - Kelly Foster | IT/Facility Maintenance - James Alexander | Marketing - Christina Miceli
Program Directors
Health & Wellness - LaTonya Brown | Membership - Tessa Alexander | Swim - Kim Davis | Youth Development - Christine Williams