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Dave Kasarda named Duneland Y's new executive director and CEO

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The Duneland Family YMCA Board of Directors is announcing the appointment of a new executive director and chief executive officer, effective immediately: Dave Kasarda

Kasarda succeeds long-time executive director Kym Groceman, who has left the Duneland Y to lead operations at Behavioral Specialists of Indiana in Valparaiso.

“This is a tremendous day for our community,” Board President Bob Capehart said in a statement released after deadline on Monday. “Dave's long YMCA history of success makes him a perfect fit for our Y.”

Kasarda has nearly 30 years’ experience with the YMCA, beginning as a life guard at the Portage Township Y and moving up through the ranks to become its CEO. Kasarda also served as COO of the LaPorte Y before coming to Duneland.

Kasarda graduated Portage High School and Indiana University and has extensive experience working strategically with volunteers, staff, and Y members.

“His ability to build meaningful community relationships to raise awareness of the Y mission has led to sustained growth in the Y organizations in which he has served,” the statement said.

“I'm proud to be associated with the Duneland Family YMCA and I'm looking forward to becoming a servant of the Duneland community,” Kasarda said. “I'm looking forward to meeting with community members and businesses to learn what they want for the Y. My vision is to connect the Y to the community, and the community to the Y so that everyone says ‘That's our Y!’”

“My door is always open,” Kasarda added. “Feel free to contact me at (219) 926-4204 or dkasarda@dunelandymca.org”

The Duneland Family YMCA is located at 215 Roosevelt St. in Chesterton.

The Y is one of the nation's leading non-profits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Posted 2/10/2015

 

 
 

 

 

 

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