Greenwich YMCA Names New Executive Director

The YMCA of Greenwich Board of Directors announced Monday that it has appointed Robert M. DeAngelo, former executive director of the Greenwich Boys and Girls Club, as the Y’s chief executive officer.

DeAngelo’s appointment is effective Aug.15, and he succeeds Ed Philipp, who announced his resignation last month

The YMCA Board Chairman Sandy Waters said in a statement, “Bob is a community leader who knows Greenwich residents from all walks of life and of all ages. His enthusiasm, creativity, and dedication will enable the Y to achieve its goal of becoming a vibrant community center in the heart of Greenwich.”

During his 16-year tenure, DeAngelo is credit with reenergizing and rebuilding the Boys and Girls Club with creative programming and innovative fundraising. He more than doubled average daily membership attendance, managed a staff of 60 people, and designed and executed celebratory events for the club’s 100-year anniversary. He also led the club’s first-ever capital campaign to rebuild its historic main clubhouse.

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“Helping the Y thrive represents a wonderful opportunity. I am excited to take on the challenge of creating at the Y a weave of residents from all income levels, serving not only kids, but also adults and seniors, “ DeAngelo said in a statement.

Earlier this month the Y’s current Executive Director, Philipp, who came from the Rye YMCA in August 2012, announced his departure to pursue other endeavors. Under his leadership, the YMCA settled its construction debt, provided more than $400,000 of financial aid to the community annually, expanded and re-energized its volunteer network, and operated cost-effectively and profitably. He was also instrumental in launching the “Y for All” and the “No Swimmer Left Behind’ initiatives.

Founded 99 years ago in 1916, the YMCA is the largest community-based membership organization in Greenwich. Part of a well-known YMCA national network, the Greenwich Y has 5,400 members.

Contributed photo: Bob DeAngelo.