The YMCA of Catawba Valley provides crucial programs and services to the entire Catawba Valley region. Our Leadership Team is made up of community members just like you, and we are proud to serve you.
Nat Auten, President & CEO
Paxton Tallent, COO
Dianna Cloninger, Human Resources Director
Gerry Knox, Fund Development Director
Kelly Winters, Accounting Director
Kara Cloninger, Executive Director, Adrian L. Shuford, Jr. YMCA and Phifer Family YMCA
Alyssa Holder, Associate Executive Director, Hickory Foundation YMCA
Erica Simmons, Senior Program Director of School Aged Childcare
Lance Friday, Associate Executive Director, Lincoln County Family YMCA
Rebecca Grobe, Associate Executive Director, Sally's YMCA
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, the YMCA of Catawba Valley is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors made up of community leaders. Our Board donates their time and talent to provide direction and guidance to our leadership team and helps to shape the organization’s strategic plan.
Board of Directors Officers
Chair – Eric Levin
Vice-Chair – Kelly Farr
Secretary – Jennifer McCracken
Treasurer – Kari Dunlap
Board of Directors Leadership Positions
Executive - Eric Levin, Chair
Governance – Kelly Farr, Chair
Personnel – Vidal Sipe, Chair
Financial Development – Kelly Farr, Chair
Hickory Board – Paul Carswell, Chair
Shuford Board – Tiffani Hart, Chair
Phifer Board - Tamika Garrison, Chair
Sally's Board - Steve Hindman, Chair
Lincoln Board - Jody Rhyne, Chair
Class of 2025
Ava Taylor
John Teeter
Hal Huffman
Kelly Farr
Richard Dowdy
Johnny Scott
Grant Smith
Kari Dunlap
Kevin Baxter
Class of 2026
Michael Simmons
Jennifer McCracken
Jon Mercer
Cilfton Smith
Tamika Garrison
Paul Carswell – Chair
Tiffani Hart – Chair
Class of 2027
Stuart Bridgers
Vidal Sipe
Mike Swan
Eric Levin
Ex-Officio Members:
Lori Sadowski, Darrell Johnson