Our Leadership Team

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Meet the People Behind the Mission

The Georgia Mountains YMCA is guided by a dedicated team of leaders and staff who are passionate about strengthening our community. With a shared commitment to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, our leadership team works every day to ensure the YMCA continues to be a safe, welcoming, and transformative space for all.

Our staff brings diverse expertise in childcare, health and wellness, aquatics, community outreach, and nonprofit leadership. Together, they create programs and services that make a meaningful impact in Gainesville and the surrounding areas.

Meet Our Team

Lane Walberg

President and CEO

Lizzie Kelly

Vice President of Operations

Christian Mims

Vice President of Marketing and Communications

Greg Gober

Executive Director of Mission Advancement

Robert Childers

HR and Finance Director

Dana Satterfield

Association Administrative Assistant

Rick Little

Executive Director of Youth Development

Emily Young

Associate Executive Director of J.A. Walters Family YMCA

Dave Nelson

Association Property Director

Board of Directors

Jeff Sims, Chair
Walt Booth
Matt Caudell
Derek Cox
Anthony Dye
Mike Harden
Chris Hollifield
Hillary Neff
Jose Rodriguez
Sam Simpson
Dr. LaJuan Simpson-Wilkey
Brad Smith
Rustin Smith
Drew Stewart
Dr. Karla Swafford
Mike Zeiler