YMCA of Greater Erie Announces New CEO

The YMCA of Greater Erie Board of Directors has announced that Jim McEldowney has been appointed as the NEW CEO for the YMCA of Greater Erie.

Chairwoman Julie Wilson shared McEldowney’s appointment announcement with the Y’s board, employees, and members at a special board meeting on September 14.

“The YMCA of Greater Erie is excited to welcome Jim into this new role and we look forward to everything that he will accomplish, not only for the Y, but for the Erie Community as well,” said Julie Wilson, YMCA of Greater Erie Chairwoman. Wilson served as chair for the ad-hoc search committee that worked with Y-USA to conduct a nationwide CEO search.

Jim currently serves as Chief Operating Officer for the YMCA of Greater Erie and is the Executive Director of the Glenwood location.  Jim has extensive YMCA knowledge and is an accomplished and passionate leader with an unparalleled commitment to community and economic development.

With almost 30 years of experience in serving the YMCA of Greater Erie, Jim has inspired the Y with the exceptional qualities that he will bring to the helm of our organization. 

Jim has an impressive track record of executing significant initiatives that have made the YMCA of Greater Erie better for the Erie Community. His work across the private and non-profit sectors makes him the ideal choice to lead as the Y continues to fulfill our mission of fostering opportunity for all. 

“I am so blessed to have been part of the YMCA of Greater Erie for the past 30 years.  I look forward to leading our wonderful staff and volunteers in helping to make a difference in the Erie Community,” said McEldowney.

Jim will begin serving his role as CEO on October 15^th, which also happens to begin his 30^th year of employment with the YMCA of Greater Erie.