For A Better Us.
At the Y, we believe something changes about people when everyone has a place to belong. Kids become teammates. Beginners become regulars. Strangers become a community. And together, we all become stronger.
A healthier, more equitable, more connected community.
We’re committed to the YMCA mission: “To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.” To do that, we focus on three key areas.
Pillars
Youth Development
We support children and their families through all the stages of growing up. Our early childhood programs teach essential social and academic skills. Our swim lessons instill confidence and save lives. Our youth sports help athletes get active and connected. And our teen programs empower students—preparing them for college or careers, teaching leadership skills, and helping them give back to their community.
Healthy Living
We support the pursuit of healthy living, whatever that means to you. We offer programs for all ages, activity levels and interests—from finding a workout you love to meeting your neighbors.
Social Responsibility
We support a better Indiana, for each of us and all of us. Our local services and programs work to address child welfare, employment, substance abuse, housing, and education issues. And as part of the worldwide YMCA, we help bring awareness, advocate for change, and positively influence public policy.
Our History
The first YMCA was founded in London in 1844. The beginning of the YMCA in Central Indiana goes back nearly as far: 1854, to be exact. For more than 170 years, we’ve worked together to build a stronger, healthier and more connected community.
Today, we serve more than 200,000 people from all walks of life—providing over $8 million in scholarships, program subsidies and underwritten programs in low-income communities.
Together, we’ve endured wars, floods, recessions and depressions. We’ve always responded by being here for our neighbors. And we always will.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
The YMCA of Greater Indianapolis is committed to creating an environment where every individual regardless of race/ethnic identity, gender, age, socioeconomics, language, ability, and background has an opportunity to thrive.
We believe that we should reflect the communities that we serve and value the contributions of our diverse communities. We are committed to creating a welcoming place for all by identifying and removing barriers in hiring practices, membership policies, and program offerings that inhibit our ability to create a positive, welcoming place for all.
Meet Our YMCA Leadership Team
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GREGG HILAND
President & Chief Executive Officer -
MICHAEL FARRIS, JR.
Senior Vice President, Chief Operations Officer -
RANDY BORDEAU
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer -
LA VEDA HOWELL
Senior Vice President, Talent/Chief People Officer -
GINGER PLEXICO
Senior Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer -
JUSTIN BLACKSTONE
Senior Vice President, Chief Development Officer -
COLLEEN HORAN
Senior Vice President, Chief Strategy Officer -
JESSICA MOORE
Senior Vice President, Chief Equity Advancement Officer
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KRISTIN MAYS-CORBITT
YMCA Association Board Chair, President, Mays Chemical -
JOE WHITE
YMCA Association Board Vice Chair, Executive Vice President, New City Development Partners -
KAREN AMSTUTZ, MD MBA FAAP
YMCA Association Board Secretary, SVP Chief Medical Officer, AmeriHealth Caritas -
DOUG GETTELFINGER
YMCA Association Board Treasurer, Civic Leader -
PAMELA ANDERSON
PNC Bank – Regional Sales Leader, Vice President Indianapolis South -
CLIFF ALLEN
Vice President-Investments, UBS Wealth Management & UBS Financial Services -
VINCENT ASH
Indiana Economic Development Corporation – Chief of Staff -
ADAM BRODERICK
Lauth Group Inc. – COO -
QUINN BUCKNER
Vice President of Communications, Pacers Sports & Entertainment -
ANDY BUROKER
Partner, Faegre Drinker Biddle & Reath LLP -
ERIC COLE
Indianapolis Colts – Corporate Partnership Executive -
CHRIS COOK
The Farmers Bank – President & CEO -
DAVE COOPER
Ernst & Young LLP – Partner -
STEPHEN L. CORBITT
Principal, CorGroup, LLC -
THOMAS CROUCH
Civic Leader -
TOM DENARI
CEO, Young & Laramore -
JOHN W. DIETZ, JR., MD
OrthoIndy -
TRACY ELLIS-WARD
Pacers Sports & Entertainment – SVP Diversity Equity & Inclusion -
CRAIG FENNEMAN
Civic Leader -
M. ZACH GORDON
Partner, Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP -
JILL HALL
President, Repro Graphix, Inc. -
KEN JOHNSON
President, Central Region, AECOM Hunt -
RHONDA KITTLE
Civic Leader -
TIM MARTIN
TWM Consulting LLC – Independent Consultant -
JOHN D. MERRILL
Owner, Merrill Property Group -
DEBORAH OATES
President, Nubian Construction Group -
RYAN POOR
Ice Miller LLP – Partner -
KEVIN SPEER
Senior Vice President and Ministry Market Executive, Ascension Indiana -
DENNY SPONSEL
RJE Business Interiors – Owner and CEO -
CHERYL E. WATSON
President, Tea unwrapped, LLC -
BART YORK
Civic Leader -
MARISA ZAMBRANO
Marian University – Pathways to Careers Program Coordinator
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DANA REED-WISE
Avondale Meadows YMCA -
JIM NAUMOVICH
Baxter YMCA -
AMANDA BERKEY
Benjamin Harrison YMCA -
BRENDAN MURPHY
Fishers YMCA -
CRAIG FENNEMAN
Flat Rock River YMCA Camp -
CRAIG WHITE
Hendricks Regional Health YMCA -
TONY HAHN
Irsay Family YMCA at CityWay -
MONTE BAILEY
Jordan YMCA -
THEA KELLY
OrthoIndy Foundation YMCA -
TONY LOPEZ
Ransburg YMCA -
DEE HOOD
Witham Family YMCA -
AUTUMN REINBOLD
YMCA at the Athenaeum -
MARISA ZAMBRANO
Youth Development YMCA
Annual Reports
2022 Impact Report
2021 Impact Report
2020 Impact Report
2019 Impact Report
2018 Impact Report
2017 Impact Report
Hear from real members and learn how the Y is making a difference throughout central Indiana.
“The Ransburg Y is home… the people at the front desk always have a smile on their face… ALWAYS.”
Jackie - Ransburg YMCA Member
“This Y is a hidden gem in the Midtown/Downtown area! The Avondale Meadows YMCA is one of the newer Y's in Indy and THE nicest urban YMCA I've seen.”
John O - Avondale Meadows YMCA Member
“This place has always felt like home to me. The staff and members have built such a beautiful and supportive community! Thank you so much!!”
Jackie B. - Benjamin Harrison YMCA Member
“This place is absolutely amazing. I go here solely for the classes offered and the instructors are so motivating and challenging. I'm so happy to be part of ...
Jordan S. - Fishers YMCA Member
