Stanley M. Ellis Named Board of Governors Chair of YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties

The YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties announced that Stanley M. Ellis of Riverton has been named Chairman of its Board of Governors. Ellis is Vice President of Calkins Media, a privately-held local media company with newspaper, television and digital properties in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Florida and Alabama. He also serves on its Board of Directors.

Ellis has served the Y as a volunteer for decades. Already a member of the Board of Governors, he most recently served on its Executive Committee and chaired the Governance Committee.

“Over the years, Stan has been instrumental in helping the Y expand its programs and services,” said Tim Kerrihard, President and CEO, YMCA of Burlington and Camden Counties. “We’re thrilled that Stan is taking on the role of Board Chair as his leadership and knowledge of our region will greatly benefit the Y as we continue to grow and serve more members of the community.”

Ellis assumed the Board of Governors Chair position from Mike Gerber, owner of MGG Paper & Janitorial Supplies & Service. Gerber served as chair for 4 years.

In addition to his work with the Y, Ellis serves on the Boards of Trustees for the American Red Cross of Camden and Burlington Counties, the South Jersey Chapter of the Penn State Alumni Association and Richard Stockton College in NJ where he served as Chairman from 2010-2012. He is also a member of the Head’s Council at Moorestown Friends School and previously served on the Board of Trustees of The Doane Academy. Ellis is serving his second stint on the Board of the New Jersey Press Association where he serves as President and chairs the Executive Committee. He also serves as Secretary for the Ellis Family Charitable Foundation.

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Stanley M. Ellis I actively serve the community with the Burlington and Camden County Association of Realtors (BCCAR) Community Outreach as well as serve on the Camden County YMCAI actively serve the community with the Burlington and Camden County Association of Realtors (BCCAR) Community Outreach as well as serve on the Camden County YMCA Advisory Board.

About the Y

The YMCA of Burlington & Camden Counties is a cause-driven, community based, charitable nonprofit organization that strengthens community by building healthy, confident, connected and secure children, adults and families. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves the community’s health and well-being and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Throughout neighborhoods across the two counties and its 50+ sites, the Y makes accessible the support and opportunities that empower more than 30,000 people each year to learn, grow and thrive. Visit ymca-bc.org.