Key Staff
Michael Robinson
Executive Director
University Park YMCA
Email:
Phone:
(330) 434-9622, Ext 1211
With the Y Since:
November, 2011
Experience:
YMCA experience began when I was a youth in Mount Vernon, NY with swimming lessons and summer camp. I became a member of Canal Square YMCA after moving to the northeast Ohio area several years ago. After a long career in the private sector with 3 Fortune 500 companies, I assumed the Executive Director position with the University Park Y.
What you enjoy the most about working at the Y:
The oppurtunity to meet and interact with members within the branch and potential members in the community. My greatest enjoyment comes from assisting underserved youth with oppurtunities to gain access to the YMCA and its programs.
20+ years of practical management experience at IBM, Diebold, and Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals. I successfully completed my Bachelor of Arts in Business Management and Master of Busniess Administration in General Management.
Hobbies & Interests:
Mentoring youth, spending time with family, and playing golf
Favorite Books:
Half Time by Bob Buford and Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren
Singing tenor in a male chorus at church
Bothers me when people always select "reply all" when responding to emails
Theme Song:
"Ain't No Stopping Us Now" by McFadden and Whitehead
Jaclyne Bareiter
Membership Director
University Park YMCA
Email:
Phone:
(330) 434-9622
With the Y Since:
2007
Experience:
I started out at the Green Fanily YMCA as a Member Service Representative in 2007. In 2010 I moved into the Membership Coordinator role at University Park YMCA and now as the Membership Director.
What you enjoy the most about working at the Y:
I enjoy coming in to the Y and seeing all the members!
Qualifications:
Creating the Member Experience, Introduction to Leading Others, and Keys to the Members Engagement
Hobbies & Interests:
Being outside, working out, spending time with friends and family
Favorite Books or Movies:
Captivating by Eldredge (book) and The Patriot (movie)
Jennifer Herold
Senior Child Care Director
University Park YMCA
Email:
Phone:
(330) 434-9622
With the Y Since:
2005
Experience:
I started out at the Firestone Park YMCA as a site administrator for the before and after school program. I also served as the day camp coordinator. In 2007 I came to Canal Square and assumed the role as School age Childcare Director. In 2011 I assumed my role as Senior Childcare Director of the Firestone Park YMCA and University Park YMCA.
What you enjoy the most about working at the Y:
I enjoy watching the children in my programs learn, grow, and develop. I love the excitement on a child's face when they discover something new.
Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education, Minored in Child Development. Multiple ODJFS required trainings, numerous YMCA of the USA trainings
Hobbies & Interests:
Reading, traveling, being outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.
Favorite Books:
Twilight Series, Nicholas Sparks
Sonia Wehrlin
Health and Wellness Director
University Park YMCA
Email:
Phone:
(330) 434-9622 ext. 1221
With the Y Since:
December 2012
Experience:
10 years as a welllness coordinator in Portage County, 12 years as a certified, licensed atheletic trainer in Portage, Stark, and Summit Counties
What you enjoy the most about working at the Y:
Sharing my experience and knowledge in the health and fitness field with members of all ages.
Qualifications:
Certified and licensed atheletic trainer, certified strength and conditiong specialist through NSCA, Physical Education Teaching License, CPR/AED and first aid instructor.
Hobbies & Interests:
Gardening and scrapbooking
Favorite Books or Movies:
Hope Floats
Personality quirks:
Type A personality
Meagan Shaheen
Aquatics Director
University Park YMCA
Email:
Phone:
(330) 434-9622
With the Y Since:
May 2003
Experience:
Started at the Miverva YMCA in 2003 as a lifeguard and swim instructor, and then also worked at the downtown Canton YMCA, David YMCA, Riverfront YMCA as a lifeguard and swim instructor. In 2009 I took on the role as the Waterfront Director at Camp Y-Noah and then moved to the Portage Lakes Fitness Center as the Aquatics Director. I started here at University Park in March 2011.
What you enjoy the most about working at the Y:
The relationships you build with the members, community and staff.
Qualifications:
Lifeguard Instructor, Pool Operator on location, and BS in Recreation & Sport Management from Kent State.
Hobbies & Interests:
Sports, music, movies, spending time with family and friends.
Favorite Books or Movies:
The Great Gatsby
Betty Lee
Business Manager
University Park YMCA
Email:
Phone:
(330) 434-9622
With the Y Since:
November 2011
Experience:
My involvement with the YMCA started 8 years ago when my son started swimming lessons and was apart of the youth basketball league. I have worked with Roadway Trucking Company for 15 years as a pricing analyst and also worked with the State Auditors office and other private CPA firms as an auditor and senior accountant.
What you enjoy the most about working at the Y:
Meeting the people and to be an impact in the lives of others withing our YMCA community/
Hobbies & Interests:
Decorating, traveling, and bowling
Favorite Movies:
Comedy and love stories
Good special events coodinator
Deinco Buckley
Sports and Minority Achievers Director
University Park YMCA
Email:
Phone:
(330) 434-9622
With the Y Since:
2003
Experience:
In 2003, I did an internship at the Canton Area YMCA in downtown Canton, Ohio. After graduating, I moved back to my hometown, Akron and was hired in the Akron YMCA Association in 2008 to serve as a Sports Director.
Hobbies & Interests:
I love football and basketball. I coach at the North High School. I enjoy spending time with my son.
Favorite Movies:
Friday and Boys in the Hood
Zac Kohl
Community Outreach Director
University Park YMCA
Email:
Phone:
(330) 434-9622
With the Y Since:
2006
Experience:
Riverfront Member Service Representative, Riverfront Youth and Adult Sports Director, and Canal Square Director on Duty
What you enjoy the most about working at the Y:
I enjoy meeting members and being able to work with people on a daily basis.
Qualifications:
Bachelors of Sciene in Marketing Management and Masters of Arts in Christian Studies
Jesus, soccer, people
Favorite Books:
Wild at Heart, Crazy Love, Irresistable Revolution
From the Inside Out - Hillsong
Myra King-Lanier
Special Event Coordinator
University Park YMCA
Email:
Phone:
(330) 434-9622
With the Y Since:
1999
Experience:
Member Service Representative, Membership Supervisor, Membership Coordinator, and Office Manager
What you enjoy the most about working at the Y:
I enjoy working at the Y because it is a family organization, healthy lifestyle, I enjoy watching children grow from babies to adults, helping and meeting interesting and beautiful people.
Qualifications:
Volunteerism, Living the Legacy, YMCA group work, YMCA Recovery Strategies, and Phone Power
Hobbies & Interests:
Making homemade greeting cards and jewerly
Favorite Books or Movies:
Lady in a Blue Dress and Secret of a Woman
Special Talents:
Dance instructor and skating
Personality Quirks:
Checking the front door 4 to 5 times before leaving.
Theme Song:
Billie Jean
Yolanda Walker
Group Exercise Coordinator
University Park YMCA
Email:
Phone:
(330) 434-9622
With the Y Since:
1994
Experience:
I began at the Central YMCA in the 1970's as a lifeguard, swimming instructor, and AOA instructor. I came back to the Canal Square YMCA in 1994 as a fitness instructor, aerobic instructor, lifeguard, water aerobic instructor, and swimming instructor.
What you enjoy the most about working at the Y:
The members and the people I work with.
Qualifications:
BS of Education majoring in Physical Education, Dietetics, & Modern Language with a minor in Sports Medicine. Certifications- Personal Trainer, Group Exercise, Sports Nutrition, Post Rehabilitation Specialist, and Pilates
