Who We AreLeadership & Board of Directors
Our Executive Leadership
Our leadership team guides the YMCA of the Fox Cities with purpose, expertise and a deep commitment to our mission and the communities we serve.
Bret Salscheider
President/CEO
Dani Englebert
Chief Operating Officer
Emma Reiser
Chief Financial Officer
Sue Pawlowski
Executive Vice President Brand and Mission Advancement
Sara Walgenbach
Vice President Human Resources
Lance Hietpas
Vice President Information Technology & Analytics
Tom Wendt
District Executive Director - Appleton YMCA
Heidi Erickson
District Executive Director - Apple Creek YMCA & Fox West YMCA
Brenda Johnson
Executive Director - Heart of the Valley YMCA
Scott Schanhofer
District Executive Director - Neenah-Menasha YMCA & Ogden YMCA
Kirsten Rice
Program Center Executive, Ogden YMCA
Shane Vondracek
Program Center Executive, Apple Creek YMCA
Corporate Board of Directors
The YMCA of the Fox Cities is governed by a volunteer board of directors made up of community leaders who are deeply invested in our mission. Their guidance and expertise help ensure the Y remains a strong, accountable organization for generations to come.