Granite YMCA Names New Chief Operating Officer

CONCORD, NH — The six central and southeastern New Hampshire YMCAs have a new chief operating officer.

Ryan Gadow was named the COO to serve the six Granite YMCA centers located in Concord, Goffstown, Londonderry, Manchester, Seacoast, which is in Portsmouth, and Strafford County, in Rochester. He has worked for YMCAs since the mid-1990s, including in Florida and Maryland.

“Ryan will be an extraordinary new member of our leadership team,” Michele Sheppard, the president and CEO of Granite YMCA, said, “with his 25 years of Y experience and he understands the intricacies of optimizing operations and staff development in areas such as youth development, member experience, community, and volunteer engagement.”

Gadow holds a bachelor of art degree from North Carolina State University and holds YUSA certifications in organizational leadership and fiscal management.

“I have a deep commitment to servant leadership for the community, members, program participants, donors, and volunteers,” he said. “Most importantly, I bring attention to Y employees with deep empathy and compassion — guiding, supporting, and driving them to success.”

Gadow said he was “very excited to join the leadership team” and looked forward to “having a positive impact across all six branches as we strive to enhance our connection to community and our offerings to meet the changing needs of the youth and families we are so privileged to serve.”

For more information, visit the Granite YMCA website, linked here.

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