Bobby Kleinau Promoted to Waltham YMCA Executive Director

The YMCA of Greater Boston is pleased to announce that Bobby Kleinau of Woburn is the new Executive Director of the Waltham YMCA.

Kleinau joins the Waltham YMCA after serving as the Operations Director at the North Suburban YMCA in Woburn. As Operations Director, Kleinau was involved in many aspects of the Y, including Membership, Health & Wellness, Youth and Family, Teens, Aquatics and Facilities. While working at the North Suburban Y, he served on numerous inter-Association committees including Standards of Excellence, Health & Wellness and Sales Training. Kleinau was also named “Rookie of the Year” for the YMCA of Greater Boston in 2015 and received The President’s Award in 2016.

Following a history of managing fitness clubs, such as The Sports Club in Los Angeles and Boston, the Reebok Sports Club in New York, and Town Sports International and Intentional Fitness, Inc., both in Andover, Mass. Kleinau came to the YMCA of Greater Boston.

He attended Northeastern University in Boston and holds a degree in Communication Studies. He also has a Nutrition Counselor certification from Columbia University Teacher’s College and a Personal Trainer certification from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

“The YMCA of Greater Boston prides itself on attracting top talent to guide each branch in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility—the Y’s areas of focus—and strengthening communities,” said James Morton, CEO & President of the YMCA of Greater Boston. “It’s our goal to promote from within, and we are excited to see Bobby thrive in this new role and apply his skillset to continue to positively impact the youth and surrounding neighborhoods in Waltham.”

ABOUT THE YMCA OF GREATER BOSTON: The YMCA of Greater Boston is the state’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities. Every day the Y works with thousands of men, women and children to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive. With 13 branches in and around Boston, the Y partners with 250 organizations to meet unique needs of the communities it serves. The Y is committed to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. For more than 165 years, the Y has been developing skills and emotional well-being through education and training, welcoming and connecting diverse populations, preventing chronic disease and building healthier communities through collaborations and policymakers. The Boston YMCA is the first in the United States. www.ymcaboston.org