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