GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – After two decades of running one of Brown County’s largest non-profits, employing hundreds of people and supported by thousands of volunteers, change is coming to the Greater Green Bay YMCA.
Steve Harty is retiring at the end of the week. He’s seen some impressive growth at the Y in 20 years as President and C-E-O. Both in facilities and the programs offered.
“It’s similar to what a lot of non-profits have faced. The complexity of how we run a non-profit organization has grown tremendously.”
But it hasn’t happened by accident.
“I think we have to be far more innovative and creative in finding staff than ever before.”
Harty says keeping track of things people want is something the Y takes seriously and tries to provide at its four Brown County branches.
“The Y has traditionally been seen as a ‘gym and swim”, but we’re so much more than that.”
Everything from childcare to summer camps, to programs geared to cancer survivors.
And that wide array of offerings is what means the most.
“That’s probably the one single thing I’m most proud of is our ability to be able to do a better job telling our story.”
Sean Elliott will take the reins as the next Greater Green Bay YMCA President and C-E-O.
As for the future, Steve Harty says there’s no specific plan for the moment. But he does plan on keeping his Y membership current.
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