Our full time, professional staff bring a wide
variety of backgrounds, training and certifications to the Olive Branch Family YMCA, and are here to meet the needs of our members, guests
and soon-to-be members.
Please feel free to contact any of the staff listed below by calling
662-890-YMCA (9622).
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District Executive Director: JIM ROBINSON
Jim Robinson,vice president district executive director, earned
a bachelor’s in education from Cedarville University. He and
his wife, Kimberly, have two daughters, Emily and Rebecca. The family
attends Hope Baptist Church. He is a member of both Rotary and Civitan
clubs. He is on a community outreach advisory committee.
e-mail:jrobinson@ymcamemphis.org |
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Associate Executive Director: MARY ELLEN GRANNAN
Mary Ellen Grannan is the Associate Executive Director at the Olive Branch Family YMCA. Mary Ellen previously served as the Youth and Family Services Director at the OBFYMCA. Prior to returning to the Memphis area, she served as Day Camp Director and After School Care Director at the South Orlando YMCA. Mary Ellen has also worked in various roles with the University of Memphis and University of Central Florida Athletic Departments, and with the Amateur Athletic Union. She has a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Memphis where she studied Sport Management. In May of 2005, she graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Master of Business Administration and a Master of Sport Business Management. Her job duties include overseeing all day-to-day operations of the branch, including staff and member concerns, and facility and building functions.
e-mail:mgrannan@ymcamemphis.org |
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DARLENE
NEWTON CUNNINGHAM
Darlene Cunningham is the Community Outreach and Development Director at the Olive Branch Family YMCA. Prior to returning to the Memphis area, she worked at the YWCA of South Suburban Chicago for 10 years. She has a degree in Human services from the College of DuPage in Chicago. She is a native Memphian and is glad to have the opportunity to return home after 15 years of corporate transfers with her husband Mike’s career. Her job duties at the OBFYMCA include marketing, grant writing, YMCAYouth and Government program, Active Older Adult Programs, family programming and coordinating all volunteer activities.
e-mail:dcunningham@ymcamemphis.org |
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Membership Administrative Director: DEBBIE JOHNSON
Debbie Johnson is membership administrative director. She has worked
for the Y since 2004 and has been a part of the YMCA family since
1978. Debbie and her husband, Keith Johnson, have two children.
e-mail:djohnson@ymcamemphis.org |
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Child Care Services Director: TRACI NICHOLS
Traci Nichols is the Childcare Services Director. Traci previously served as the Childcare Coordinator, having been with the OBFYMCA since its opening in May of 2005. She is responsible for the After School Program, Summer Day Camp Program, the Youth Center, and the Kids Corner. She also helps with Family Nights. Traci has a Bachelor’s Degree from Christian Brothers University in Business Management. Before joining the YMCA, she worked as a buyer for Bryce Corporation, and in childcare as a Day Care Giver at First Baptist Church of Olive Branch and as a Teacher’s Assistant at Olive Branch Elementary. Traci has been a citizen of Olive Branch her whole life. She is married to Phelan and has a 5 year old daughter, Abbi.
e-mail:tnichols@ymcamemphis.org |
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Welcome Center Director: NANCY HOLLAND
Nancy Holland is the Welcome Center Director. She has worked for the OBFYMCA since April 2005. She attended West TN Business College with a focus on Microcomputer/Business Management. She is a member of Hope Baptist Church and involved with the youth and athletic ministries. She and her husband, Paul have 2 children, Heather and Matthew.
e-mail:nholland@ymcamemphis.org |
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Health and Wellness Director: ELIZABETH CLARK
Elizabeth Clark is the Health & Wellness Director. Elizabeth previously served as the Health & Wellness Coordinator, having been with the OBFYMCA since it’s opening in May of 2005. She is responsible for the Wellness Center, Alpha Center, 12 Week Programs, Youth Strength Training & Conditioning programs, Dietitian programs, fitness challenges, and all group exercise classes. Elizabeth is certified in group exercise and as a personal trainer. Prior to working at the YMCA, she operated a day care out of her home. Elizabeth lived in Asia for 10 years before moving to Olive Branch in 1998. She is a member of Great Commission Church. Elizabeth has been married to Tim for 17 years, has three children and one dog. Email: eclark@ymcamemphis.org |
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YMCA Mission
To put
Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy
spirit, mind and body for all.
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