About Us
ASSOCIATION OFFICE
The Association Office is located in downtown New Haven and is home to all leadership staff.
1240 Chapel Street
New Haven, CT 06511
203-777-9622
info@cccymca.org
WHO WE ARE
The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA is a charitable, not-for-profit organization dedicated to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Serving 25 towns and cities in Greater Bridgeport, New Haven, and at YMCA Camp Hi-Rock (Mount Washington, MA), the Y helps children, families, and adults learn, grow, and thrive.
We are an inclusive organization open to all, guided by Judeo-Christian principles to build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for everyone.
Learn more about our impact in the 2024 Community Impact Report, 2024 Annual Financial Report, and President’s Newsletters.
OUR HISTORY
Founded in 1859, the Central Connecticut Coast YMCA began with a small group of businessmen in New Haven and no building of its own. Today, with 11 branches serving 75,000 people across 25 towns, we remain dedicated to strengthening communities, supporting families, and helping youth thrive.
Guided by our Boards of Directors, Managers, and Trustees, we identify needs, build capacity, and deliver programs that create lasting impact. From teaching English to immigrants in the early 1900s to fostering strong values in today’s youth, the Y has a proud history of service—and a lasting commitment to building character and improving lives.
EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Contact the team by clicking on their name.
Volunteer Leadership
The Central Connecticut Coast YMCA is guided by an Association Board of Directors made up of dedicated community volunteers. Each branch also has its own volunteer Board that sets policies and supports its executive director, who oversees daily operations with the help of full-time staff, part-time staff, and volunteer leaders.
Association Board of Directors
Howard Olderman,
Chair & Chief Vol. Chair
Owner, The Olderman & Halihan Agency, Inc.
Casey Stark,
AC Chair
Professor, University of Bridgeport
James McGuinness, Immediate Past Chair
VP-Commerical Lending, Chelsea Groton Bank
George Logan,
Secretary
Director of Enviornmental Mgmt, Aquarion Water Co
Leo Connors Jr.,
Assistant Secretary
Financial Advisor, Janney Montogomery Scott, LLC
Christopher Gallo,
Treasurer
Retired CPA
Jake Amoroso
Dr. Patricia Benson,
CEO,
CT State Housatonic
Elaine Borrelli,
Marketing, Communitations & Creative Services Manager,
Mutual Security Credit Union
Scott Burns,
Councilman,
City of Bridgeport-130th
Jason Corsi
Malik Dent,
Student,
Yale SOM
Lindsay Franke-Balazsi,
Marketing Growth Director,
MGO CPA LLP
Hannes Grascher,
Senior VP,
UBS International
Howard Kelly Jr.
Andrea Kovacs,
VP for Mktg & Community Rel.,
Albertus Magnus College
Jon Leckerling,
Attorney,
Leckerling, Ladwig & Leamon
Dr. Victor Morris,
VP- & Chief Medical Officer,
Bridgeport Hospital-Yale New Haven Health
Dan O’Donnell,
President/Owner,
O’Donnell Co
Board of Trustees
Robert Fiscus,
Chair
Retired, United Illuminating
Jeffrey Jones,
Vice Chair
Retired, American Airlines
Michael Leone,
Vice Chair
Retired, People’s Bank
Christopher Gallo,
Retired CPA
David Bjorklund
Blanca Kazmierczak,
M&T Bank
Ronald Noren,
Brody & Wilkinson PC
Howard Olderman,
The Olderman & Hallihan Agency Inc