YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit Expand Board; Selects New Officers, Energizes Volunteerism

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. - April 9, 2013 - PRLog -- The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit has added 14 new members to its board, energizing its volunteer commitment to youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  

“By expanding our board, we strengthen volunteerism,” said Reid Thebault, president and CEO, YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit. “I am very proud of the dedication of our board.  We are all committed to improving the health and well-being of our members, our communities and the entire region, including children, teens, adults and seniors. We’re especially focused on health, prevention, fitness and fun!”

New board members include:

Sabah Ammouri, President & CEO, ATM of America, Inc.

Tom Borg, President, Tom Borg Consulting

Anthony P. Cracchiolo, Member, Bodman PLC

Jay  D. Farner, President & CMO, Quicken Loans

Brad M. Kreiner, Managing Partner, Kreiner Financial Network

Daniel L. Langlois, Partner, KPMG, LLP

Joseph Mullany, President & CEO, DMC/Vanguard Health System

Carl Rashid, Jr., Member, Dykema Gossett, PLLC

Paula M. Roman, Senior Vice President, PNC Bank

James R. Scapa, CEO & Chairman, Altair

Bernard B. Silverstone, Chairman & CEO, Ford Credit

Benjamin L. Smith III, Principal, Summit Commercial  

Jennifer A. VanHorn, Director, Human Resources, Automotive North American Michigan Sites, Harman International

Sean K. Werdlow, Managing Director, Siebert Brandford Shank & Company, LLC

New officers include:

William A. Erken, Chairman / Partner, Deloitte & Touche, LLP

Ronald A. Deneweth, Immediate Past Chairman / President, Deneweth, Dugan & Parfitt

Michael E. McInerney, Vice Chairman / Principal, MEM Investments, LLC

James M. Nicholson, Vice Chairman  / President & CEO, PVS Chemicals, Inc.

Steven E. Kurmas, Treasurer / President & CEO, Detroit Edison

Reid S. Thebault, Secretary / President & CEO, YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit

About the YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit:

The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.  Throughout Metro Detroit, Y's engage more than 300,000 men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors.  Anchored in communities throughout Metro Detroit, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change.  For more information go to www.ymcadetroit.org or contact Chad Creekmore at (313) 223-2487.