Tim Sinatra, CEO
Tim Sinatra is a highly experienced non-profit CEO noted for innovation in programs to support youth, family, and community development; collaborating with community organizations to meet local, regional, and statewide needs; and bringing strategic focus, financial stability, and growth to organizations. Sinatra served as the director of organizational development for the Oregon Department of Human Services. Before that, he was the CEO of Eliada Homes in Asheville, NC, which provides a range of services to children and families. Sinatra spent 23 years with the Boys and Girls Clubs of America, serving as CEO of organizations in California, Virginia, and Salem. During his time as the CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of Salem, Marion, and Polk Counties, Sinatra was named the Boys and Girls Clubs of America Western Region Professional of the Year. He served as the president of the Oregon State Alliance, which conducted state and federal lobbying efforts. Sinatra holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology and a master’s degree in business administration. He lives in Salem with his wife, Christy.
Kelly Snyder, Controller
Heidi Parsons, Chief People Officer
Travis Hughes, Chief Organizational Officer
Anton Cobb, Chief Organizational Development Officer
Jessica Otjen, Resource Development Director
971.388.0896
Jessica was born and raised in Salem where she graduated from North Salem High School and Chemeketa Community College before moving on to Boise State University. She spent 12 years with the Boys & Girls Club and most recently was on the Grants Team at Travel Oregon. She lives with her husband and two kids. Her hobbies include gardening, photography, fishing, and road trips to Eastern Oregon.
Anna Marquez, Metro Membership and Communications Director
Andrea Van Heeswyk, Wellness Director
503.838.4042
Andrea started working for the YMCA part-time in May of 2015 and rapidly rose through the ranks to become the branch director of the Monmouth-Independence Family YMCA. Andrea specializes in health and wellness, holding certifications through the American Council of Exercise in personal training, group fitness, weight management, fitness nutrition, and as a health coach.
Bobbi Lemon, Administrative Coordinator
503.581.9622
Bobbi brings extensive administrative experience and a passion for service to her work for the Y. Prior to 2020, she logged 15 years in customer service, served as the administrative assistant for a property management company, and transcribed for several non-profit ministries. She is most proud to be a wife, a mother of 4 boys, and a grandmother to five rising stars. In her free time, she is a volunteer in her church.
Venessa Fiedler, Senior Director of Youth Programs & Services
971.388.7956
Felicia Fisher, Youth Development and Camping Services
503.399.2788
Felicia has been serving YMCA families since 2017 as a point of contact for parents and guardians seeking child care. Felicia brings a wealth of experience in early childhood education and youth development, making her a valuable resource for families navigating their program options.
Lisa Niemeyer, Youth Development Multi-Site Director
503.399.3117
Venessa Fiedler, Senior Director of Youth Programs & Services
971.388.7956
America Flores, Youth Development Director
Adrienne "Fraggle" Chodnowsky, Camping Services Director
971.209.3224
Adrienne Chodnowsky has been involved with overnight camping since 2006. After two years of being in the seasonal director, Adrienne is excited to be in a full-time role as the Camping Services Director.
Felicia Fisher, Youth Development and Camping Services
503.399.2788
Felicia has been serving YMCA families since 2017 as a point of contact for parents and guardians seeking child care. Felicia brings a wealth of experience in early childhood education and youth development, making her a valuable resource for families navigating their program options.
Jessica Otjen, Resource Development Director
971.388.0896
Jessica was born and raised in Salem where she graduated from North Salem High School and Chemeketa Community College before moving on to Boise State University. She spent 12 years with the Boys & Girls Club and most recently was on the Grants Team at Travel Oregon. She lives with her husband and two kids. Her hobbies include gardening, photography, fishing, and road trips to Eastern Oregon.
Lana McCoy, Resource Development Events Coordinator
503.400.7597
Lisa Novak, Grants Coordinator
Kari Timmerman, Donor Stewardship & Engagement Coordinator
Suzie Johnson, Silver Falls Community Engagement Coordinator
John Herring, Withnell Branch Director
Jordan Blake, Director of Facilities and Events
Jordan Blake is an accomplished nonprofit director with a heart to serve our community. Growing up in Keizer on a fourth generation farm, graduating from McNary and working for his parents’ separate businesses, Jordan honed a strong work ethic that he took with him as he joined the Navy and saw the world at a young age while serving our country.
Always challenging the status quo, Jordan has built a reputation as a doer with a good heart. With a mind for and degree in public policy and administration, entrepreneurship, and social sciences, together with 30 years of work experience has led Jordan to his dream job. Jordan is a person who is attentive and at the ready to bring a new dawn with our new Y shining as beacon of light, embracing the challenge to overcome obstacles to live as the whole, mindful, and fit humans that we are and have the capability of being.
Dr. Valerie Geer brings 25 years of experience in Christian service to the Family YMCA of Marion and Polk Counties. Her ministry career includes:
Valerie finds joy and fulfillment in listening to and supporting people from a wide variety of backgrounds as they engage faith in their contexts.
Valerie is a Doctor of Intercultural Studies (Western Seminary, 2017), holds an MA in Intercultural Studies & TESOL (Wheaton College, 2004), and earned a BA in Church Ministries with a Concentration in Intercultural Studies (Northwest University, 1999).
Valerie has lived in Salem, Oregon for the past twelve years with her best friend and husband of 24 years, Nathan, and their four sons. She is an avid reader, loves watching her kids play sports and music, and finds refreshment spending time outside hiking, kayaking and paddle boarding.
Niesha Espinoza, 503-581-9622 ext 130
Vincent Santos, Wellness Coordinator
Andrea Naumann, EBHI & Group Fitness Program Coordinator
America Flores, Youth Development Director
Sven Schimmel, Salem Aquatics Coordinator
Salem Youth Sports Coordinator
Amanda Schimmel, Multi-Gen Engagement Director
Esmaya Hendrickson, Multi-Gen Program Coordinator
971.825.3811
Angel Marin, Elevate Youth Program Coordinator
Andrea Van Heeswyk, Monmouth-Independence Branch Director
503.838.4042
Andrea started working for the YMCA part-time in May of 2015 and rapidly rose through the ranks to become the branch director of the Monmouth-Independence Family YMCA. Andrea specializes in health and wellness, holding certifications through the American Council of Exercise in personal training, group fitness, weight management, fitness nutrition, and as a health coach.
Megan Freeborn, Monmouth Independence Sports Coordinator
503.838.4042
Kristi Horner, Silver Falls Branch Director
503.873.6456
Annika Rogers, Silver Falls Aquatics Coordinator
Megan Colgan, Aquatics Coordinator
Daniel Castaneda, Woodburn Sports Coordinator
We're hiring for positions in Salem, Monmouth-Independence and Silverton.