PPYMCA - Key Persons


Annika Ewaldz

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
  • Operations Leadership Staff Member
  • Executive Director Fountain Valley YMCA

Aylissa Lofton

Job Titles:
  • Youth Development Leadership Staff Member
  • Youth Development Director

Boyd Williams - CEO, President

Job Titles:
  • Association Leadership Staff Member
  • CEO
  • President
President and CEO Boyd Williams thanks the following Association Staff for providing support to all centers in the Pikes Peak Region and for carrying out the policies and vision set by the Y's board of directors. Call, drop by or email us. We are here to help you!

Brandon Gould

Job Titles:
  • President and Founder of Hustl LLC

Brett Wyss

Job Titles:
  • Member of the OFFICERS Team
  • Board Treasurer / Integrity Bank and Trust

Brian Burns

Job Titles:
  • Member of the OFFICERS Team
  • Board Chair / Bryan Construction, Inc

Caleb Glennon

Job Titles:
  • Youth Development Leadership Staff Member
  • Youth Development Director

Chris Sanders

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director
  • Operations Leadership Staff Member

Christy Olsen

Job Titles:
  • Member Services Representative
Christy started at the Senior Center in September of 2023. He brings a love of people and a special ability to have a conversation with pretty much anyone. You'll usually find him at the check-in desk, ready to answer questions, help you carry things, or just chat for a while. In addition to working at the Senior Center, Christy works for PPYMCA in the Sports department. In years past, Christy served as an Air Force officer, worked at a web start-up, and led music at church. These days he is busy as a father of four boys. He loves music, woodworking, and learning new things. Christy works part-time and can be found at the Westside Cottages.

Daren Girling

Job Titles:
  • Association Leadership Staff Member
  • Vice President of Operations & Downtown YMCA Executive Director

Dean Halvorson

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director / Southeast & Armed Services

Dr. Wendy Birhanzel

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Gabe Glennon

Job Titles:
  • Program & Operations Director

Gennesaret Berrigan

Job Titles:
  • Membership Experience Director

Heidi Schulz

Job Titles:
  • Association Director of Learn & Play

Holly Brandon

Job Titles:
  • Operations Leadership Staff Member
  • Executive Director of Member Experience

Isaac Brandon

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director of HOA Operations

Jack Miller

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director of Sports

James Whitfield

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director

Jim Mason

Job Titles:
  • Retired

Jinger Haberer

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Kate Noonan

Job Titles:
  • Special Events Director

Kerry Hilsabeck

Job Titles:
  • Financial

Kevin Kaveney

Job Titles:
  • Member of the OFFICERS Team
  • Secretary of the Board

Krys Zien

Job Titles:
  • Senior Aquatics Director

Lisa Urbank

Job Titles:
  • Association Director of Custodial

Madison Schumacher

Job Titles:
  • Healthy Living Director

Maisie Schulz

Job Titles:
  • Member Services Representative
Hello, I'm Maisie, and I am currently a Member Service Representative here at the Colorado Springs Senior Center. You'll find me either at the Westside Cottages or at the Downtown YMCA during the time of construction of the new Senior Center. I have been working for the YMCA since 2017, I have worked in multiple departments, such as aquatics and Youth Development, and at lots of different locations such as the Garden Ranch YMCA and the Briargate YMCA. I am excited to start my journey here at the Senior Center, and look forward to all the memories I will make. I grew up primarily in Italy and here in Colorado, but have also traveled a lot due to being a military family. As a result of this I love photography and sightseeing. Recently I have picked up a few new hobbies such as crocheting and drawing, I really enjoy being able to create my own art.

Mary Fagnant

Job Titles:
  • Member of the OFFICERS Team
  • Immediate past Chair / Retired

Melissa Kerr

Job Titles:
  • Rocky Mountain Health Care Services

Michael Gaal

Job Titles:
  • Staff Member

Michael Van Osch

Job Titles:
  • Operations Leadership Staff Member
  • Executive Director of Marketing & Communication

Paul Benjamin Sports

Job Titles:
  • Director

Ron Lamb

Job Titles:
  • Member of the OFFICERS Team
  • Vice Chair

Ryan Parsons

Job Titles:
  • Operations Leadership Staff Member
  • Executive Director / YMCA

Sally Glennon

Job Titles:
  • Association Leadership Staff Member
  • Senior Vice President of Association Advancement

Sara Tucker

Job Titles:
  • Director of Senior Programs
I am the Director of Senior Programs and have been serving in this role at the Senior Center since April 2022. I schedule all the activities from the daily classes, workshops, lectures, special events and more! I believe everyone should age with respect and dignity. I love that my role at the Senior Center provides me with the opportunity to offer programs that allow our community to thrive, learn, and grow together. I am originally from the Midwest and grew up in Ohio. I attended college at Eastern Michigan University where I received a Bachelor's degree in Therapeutic Recreation. While in school, I worked as a Nurse's Aide in a memory care skilled nursing facility and have always had a passion for serving older adults. I continued my educational path at the University of Toledo where I earned my Master's degree in Recreation Administration while serving as a Teaching Assistant for the undergraduate students. Prior to this role, I worked as a clinical Recreational Therapist at an intensive outpatient neurological rehabilitation clinic. I have been married to my wonderful husband, Ken, for 12 years. While he was serving in the Air Force, we lived in Arizona and Illinois at Davis Monthan and Scott Air Force Bases. We love to travel and have a cargo van that we converted into a mini camper. You can find us on the weekends at one of our many National Forests exploring Colorado. We have 3 dogs and they love to explore with us! I love yoga and play a few instruments just for the fun of it.

Shannon Rauen

Job Titles:
  • Association Leadership Staff Member
  • Executive Director of Development & Community Impact

Sharon Elstad

Job Titles:
  • Business Coordinator at the Colorado Springs Senior Center
Hello, I am Sharon Elstad, the Business Coordinator at the Colorado Springs Senior Center. I have been a front desk volunteer at the Senior Center for the past several years and am now working in a more formal capacity coordinating volunteers, performing front desk duties and serving our patrons in a variety of ways. I am excited to be part of the transition to our new Senior Center building projected to open in early 2025. Prior to my involvement at the Senior Center, I spent 25 years in the field of education. My hobbies include exercise, travel (primarily to visit my new granddaughter in Maryland), and a new found interest in crocheting.

Shelia Woolwine

Job Titles:
  • Member Services Representative / Grant Entry Clerk
Sheila fulfills a dual role at the Colorado Springs Senior Center (CSSC). As a Member Services Representative, she provides front desk support for patrons in person and via telephone. Among her many responsibilities are assisting patrons with class selection and registering them for classes & events; assisting groups and clubs meeting at the Center; assisting with training of volunteers; and providing community referral information. In this role she provides customer support, building relationships with existing patrons and creating a positive environment and support for all who utilize the CSSC. Sheila also serves as a Grant Data Entry Clerk, preparing required documents to ensure reimbursement requests are submitted in a timely manner and creating and maintaining documents reviewed during program reviews and assessments. As a former "military brat" and an Air Force retiree herself, she's traveled extensively and loves visiting new places, learning and acquiring new skills and meeting people. She takes cooking classes and is currently learning to juggle. She has mastered four professions before beginning a new one in the senior adult industry in 2010. Working at the CSSC allows her to fulfill her passion to help seniors stay active and engaged and allows her to serve as a resource in connecting seniors and their family members with the right community resources. Every single day she is given the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of others.

Shelley Haenze

Job Titles:
  • Association Leadership Staff Member
  • Director of Executive Offices

Sierrra Stapley

Job Titles:
  • Healthy Living Director

Sonny Adkins

Job Titles:
  • Operations Leadership Staff Member
  • Executive Director / YMCA

Tabitha Flowers

Job Titles:
  • Membership Experience Director

Theresa Johnson - COO, EVP

Job Titles:
  • Association Leadership Staff Member
  • Chief Operating Officer
  • Executive Vice President

Tom Lathrop - COO

Job Titles:
  • Operations Director
I am the Operations Director for the Senior Center. My main responsibility is to ensure the Senior Center is providing classes and activities for the older adults in the community. I make sure things run smoothly and manage a team that provides an excellent experience for our patrons. I love music, being outdoors and going to an occasional Indycar race.

Victoria Atencio

Job Titles:
  • Marketing & Communications Director

Victoria Markle

Job Titles:
  • Aquatics Director