YMCA IN EAGAN NAMES FOUR MEMBERS TO ITS COMMUNITY BOARD

Professionals from Thomson Reuters, ISD 916 and two small business owners

join in offering recommendations on Y activities

The YMCA in Eagan has announced the addition of four individuals to its community board provide their perspectives on the direction of the Y and its services.  Ryan Kessler of Thomson Reuters, who directs corporate development in its mergers and acquisitions department, has been active in Y programs since his youth.  Marisa Schroht, community education director of ISD 196, has experience in the community education environment from childcare to after school programs.  

The two small business owners are Sue Luse, known as the college expert, and Bill Zukowski.  Luse is the president of Suzanne Luse and Associates, an Eagan counseling firm helps students find the college to fit their skills and dreams and prepare for the admissions process.  Bill Zukowski is the owner of Northland Reps Inc., a manufacturing rep firm for companies marketing materials to the construction industry in Minnesota and four surrounding states.  A graduate of the University of Minnesota, Zukowski has a long history with the Y and values the classes and the quality people he meets at the Y.

 “We are pleased to have these fine candidates join our board,” said Mike Lavin, the executive director of the Eagan YMCA.  “Their experience in this community and their concern for young people make them great fits with the current members who have taken community action.”  

The 18-member Community Board is comprised of a range of professionals from Eagan and surrounding communities who will guide the YMCA as it addresses current and future health and wellness needs of people of all ages.  Key responsibilities include an annual fundraising drive to strengthen Eagan Y programs and to provide scholarships to families and individuals to enable them to be involved in Y activities.

About the YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities

The YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities is a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  Established in 1856 in St. Paul, 156 years ago, and a decade later in Minneapolis, the Y’s provide life-strengthening services across 12 counties of the greater Twin Cities metro region and western Wisconsin communities.  The 27 Y locations and program sites, seven overnight camps, 10 day camps, and more than 90 child care sites serve nearly a quarter million men, women and children of all ages, incomes and backgrounds.  More information on the Y’s mission and work is available at www.ymcatwincities.org.