09/16/2026
Today’s Key Staff Meeting was a time to learn and reconnect with the mission that brings us together!
Thank you to for your partnership with the YMCA and all you do to help move our mission forward.
We also appreciate Ron Wineguard and Emma Forrester for speaking with our staff about reducing substance abuse and improving public health outcomes in Easley.
Our CEO, Sid Collins, shared a message about maintaining high standards, and pursuing excellence in how we serve our members, our community, and one another.
We celebrated staff birthdays and recognized these YMCA anniversaries:
• Amy Stuff — 3 years at the Powdersville YMCA
• Autumn Roberts — 3 years serving in the Mentor Program
• Emily Harrison — 3 years in our Childcare Department
• Katie Murphy — 3 years in our Wellness Department
• Alex Rutland, Development Director — 5 years
• Ryan Lemere, Director of Operations — 15 years
• Carrie Raines, Human Resources Director — 25 years
We also recognized several staff members for their outstanding performance over the past few months. Thank you for the heart you bring to your work every day!
Behind every YMCA program is a team of people helping make our community stronger. We’re grateful for ours!