Zachary Ames

Senior Programs Director – Youth Sports & Rec Zach was born and raised in Florida. He grew up swimming and surfing with his friends and family.

Matt Johns

Matt Johns

Director of Development Matt Johns joined our staff in December 2021 as the new Director of Development for the Down East Family YMCA. In

Elizabeth Stanley

Unique Programming & Volunteer Development Elizabeth was born in Ellsworth, raised in Gardiner and came back to the area in 2007. She lives in Lamoine with her three girls and puggles Ruthie & Agnes.

Michelle Tuttle

Chief Financial Officer A longtime resident of Maine, Michelle has Master’s Degrees in Information Technology & Security, Accounting with a concentration

Brian Townsend

Regional Aquatics Director Brian grew up swimming and working at the Bath Area Family YMCA *(LRSC) where he first started teaching swim lessons, mentoring

Heidi Tupper

Director of Membership and Program Management Heidi was born and raised in Ellsworth. She graduated from Ellsworth High School in 2003 and received her pharmacy

Bob Dyer

Director of Maintenance Bob came to the YMCA after many years in the restaurant business. Bob leads our maintenance department, including

Jeanne Wood

Associate Executive Jeanne was born and raised in Ellsworth. She had an early introduction to the Down East Family YMCA. Her mother,