GREATER NAPLES YMCA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Our Board of Directors is composed of civic leaders who generously volunteer their time to support the mission of the Y and work to strengthen the community we serve.

HONORARY BOARD MEMBERS

GREATER NAPLES YMCA ENDOWMENT BOARD

Our voluntary board members have a great deal of experience in assisting individuals and families in developing a Planned Giving strategy. They are available to answer any questions you or your advisors may have or to assist you in your planned giving strategy.

• Paul F. Ciccarelli, CLU, CFP, ChFC, Vice President, Senior Partner Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc.
  Endowment Chair

• Steven Merkel, CFP, ChFC, Financial Advisor, Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc.
  Treasurer

• Neri Ciccarelli, Ciccarelli Advisory Services, Inc.
  Secretary

• Evelyn Garcia, CPA, Managing Partner, Garcia & Carlson, CPA PA

• Aaron Pierce, Private Client Associate, U.S. Trust

• Edward Smith, Esq., Southwest Florida Estate Planning, PLLC

HISTORY OF BOARD SERVICE

With a strong belief in the Young Men’s Christian Association movement, Ms. Gladys Donohue and Mr. Joseph Ruffing, Jr. filed the first documents to create the Collier County YMCA in 1967. The first board president, Mr. David K. Johnson was named in 1969. From humble beginnings, made by an association who saw the hopefulness of a plot of land on the corner of Airport Road and Pine Ridge Road, we are now situated at what is considered the busiest intersection in Collier County.

Through nearly a 50-year history of serving Collier County, the Greater Naples YMCA has grown, always striving to better serve our community. Today, the Naples YMCA stands stronger than ever, piloting many regional and national programs with the help of a plethora of nonprofit associations that have joined our movement.

Click here to view our past & present Board Presidents

BECOME A GREATER NAPLES YMCA BOARD MEMBER

Help shape what the Greater Naples YMCA is, and what it will be by volunteering as a board member! This is a great opportunity to make a difference in our community, meet others who are interested in helping, and to make sure the Greater Naples YMCA continues to be a place dedicated to empowering everyone in our community!

If you have an interest in exploring a board position with Greater Naples YMCA or would like to recommend someone, please download and complete this application.

Thank you for your interest in a potential Governing Board position with Greater Naples YMCA