April 1, 2015 at 2:50 p.m.
Schlitt named CEO of YMCA of the Northwoods
Schlitt named CEO of YMCA of the Northwoods
Schlitt accepted a two-year interim contract in April of 2013. According to a press release from the YMCA, Schlitt took over in a time of adversity and united the staff to believe in a vision of stronger community with a strategic plan to ensure the Y became a community center for years to come. She stressed the importance of community impact and doing so increased collaborative partners with local organizations.
"The board unanimously approved Laurie Schlitt as the CEO of The YMCA Northwoods. Laurie's passion and dedication to the mission of the Y, her ability and success in building relationships with a broad range of community members, her professionalism at all times, and ability to hire, manage and motivate the organization are some of the reasons Laurie was hired as our CEO. The future is bright for the Y, and our community," said Wendy Henrichs, president of the YMCA of the Northwoods board of directors.
Schlitt will continue to focus on establishing an endowment fund, concentrate on collaborations, and serve the community needs with respect and admiration for the foundation and history of our local YMCA, the release states.
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