Meet Our Team
At the YMCA of Saginaw, we know fitness involves more than working out. It’s about making choices every day to live healthier. At the Y, you’re not only supported by our staff, you’re part of a community that helps you be your best self at every age.
We have a team of passionate staff members that are ready to help you achieve your goals. Reach out to any member of our staff by phone or email to get started.
Staff Members
Steve Meyer
President and CEO SMeyer@SaginawYMCA.org Work to create an environment where members and the community young and old come together to experience well-being in a way that matches diverse and individualized goals.
Brian Miller
Director - YMCA Camp Timbers 989.345.2630 BAMiller@SaginawYMCA.org Directs all functions in regards to YMCA Camp Timbers. This includes creating a world-class overnight camp experience in West Branch Michigan. Summer overnight camps, outdoor education, family camps, band camps, etc. are all welcome to contact Brian and discover how the Y can help you create memories for a lifetime!
Doug Temple
Director - Operations 989.753.7721 x 218 DTemple@SaginawYMCA.org Work to create an environment where members and the community young and old come together to experience well-being in a way that matches diverse and individualized goals.
Sandra Cline
Director - Aquatics 989.753.7721 x 215 SCline@saginawymca.org The Aquatic Director conducts, coordinates, and assists in planning programs and services for members and the community, specifically ensuring smooth operations of the Aquatics department. The Aquatics Director supervises lifeguards, swim instructors, and swim team coaches to help make sure safe and quality aquatic programs (ie. swim lessons, swim team, certification classes, and more).
Peggy Wieland
Business Manager 989.753.7721 x 204 PWieland@SaginawYMCA.org The Business Manager assists in providing a seamless integration of a positive YMCA experience and accurate, quality business operations, using a keen sense of business and finance practices while modeling servant-leadership. Valuing people while striving for excellence, the Business Manager lives out the YMCA values, mission, and vision daily.
Raquel Gomez
Mission Nutrition Coordinator 989.753.7721 ext. 202 RGomez@SaginawYMCA.org The Mission Nutrition Coordinator addresses food insecurities for youth living in Saginaw County, assists in food pantry programs, and partners with many organizations to address hunger. The Coordinator collaborates with multiple sites that serve youth in an effort to deliver healthy snacks and meals to as many youth as possible within our community.
Cathy Arnett
KidsZone Coordinator 989.753.7721 ext. 213 Carnett@saginawymca.org KidsZone Coordinator provides a safe, inclusive and welcoming environment for youth. Programs include child watch, Mid Day Get Away, youth birthday parties, school lock-ins and more! The coordinator and the entire KidsZone team love helping youth have fun, learn new things, and provide memorable experiences for the whole family.
Janna Needham
Wellness Coordinator 989.753.7721 ext 216 JNeedham@SaginawYMCA.org The Wellness Coordinator leads a team of group exercise instructors that energize and impact the well-being of members and guests. The Coordinator works with the entire wellness team to create impactful programs for a diverse community. Programs include personal training, TRX, speed and agility training, women on weights, run training and more. The Wellness team will help you reach your personal goals!
Chet Swanton
Facility Manager 989.753.7721 ext 211 CSwanton@SaginawYMCA.org The Facility Manager works with the entire Y team to assure the building, outdoor structures, parking lot, pools, gyms and more are in tip top shape giving our patrons an exceptional experience.
Morgan Betters
Program Director - YMCA Camp Timbers 989.345.2630 MBetters@SaginawYMCA.org Morgan oversees day-to-day and programmatic operations at camp. Contact Morgan to learn more about camp, inquire about groups and retreats, or explore the possibility of joining the Camp Timbers team.
Joel Dollhopf
Assistant Aquatics Director 989.753.7721 Jdollhopf@saginawymca.org The Assistant Aquatics Director works hand in hand with our Aquatics team focusing on delivering swim lessons, safety around water initiatives, and offers swim programs for day camps and visiting groups. Thanks to Joel the YMCA is addressing youth drowning by teaching skills that last a lifetime. Schedule your next youth or adult swim lesson and say hello to Joel.
Trudy McLain
Membership Services Lead 989.753.7721 ext 0 TMclain@SaginawYMCA.org The Membership Services Lead is an integral part of the YMCA experience. This individual trains and leads by example the membership services desk team. Always wearing a smile and happy to give a tour, sign up a new member, or address a concern. The Member Services Lead is the face of the YMCA.
Dan Weigl
Business Development Liaison 989.753.7721 ext 205 dweigl@saginawymca.org Dan has been a YMCA member on and off since he was in high school. He enjoys many of the things available at the Y including swimming in the pool, paddleball, and basketball. All four of Dan's children have participated in youth sports at the Y as well! Dan loves working with his teammates at the Y. He enjoys how dedicated YMCA staff members are to serving the people of Saginaw, supporting them to live their best lives. When asked what he looks forward to in his new role Dan says "I look forward to strengthening the YMCA mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in Saginaw through building long term relationships, partnerships, and collaborations with other community leaders, organizations and businesses."