Name: Jim Robinson

Title: V.P./District Executive Director

Home Branch: Olive Branch Family YMCA

Number of years with the Y: 16

Favorite thing about the Y? Seeing all the smiling faces of members.

Favorite fitness activity? Soccer

Favorite piece of equipment? Cybex cross trainer

What do you tell people when recommending the Y? The Y is a great place for the whole family to be involved in some sort of activity that will improve your total body health.

Ask me about: Rotary

Name: Mary Ellen Grannan

Title: Associate Executive Director

Home Branch: Olive Branch Family YMCA

Number of years with the Y: 5 1/2

Favorite thing about the Y? All of the different people and programs... it's something or someone new everyday.  I also love working for an organization whose mission I truly believe in and support.

Favorite fitness activity? Volleyball

Favorite piece of equipment? Dumbbells

Current goal(s)? Lose weight and Complete Senior Director Certification

Last goal(s) completed? Becoming a certified CPR, AED, First Aid Instructor

Something most people don't know about the Y? All of the things that the Y invented

Community causes you champion? Relay For Life

What do you tell people when recommending the Y? That there is something for everyone and that it really is a special place where you find things you didn't even know you wanted to find

Ask me about: Climbing a mountain

Name: Elizabeth Clark

Title: Health & Wellness Director

Home Branch: Olive Branch Family YMCA

Number of years with the Y: 4½ years

Current goal(s)? Beat Cancer's Butt

Last goal(s) completed? Lost over 60 lbs.

What do you tell people when recommending the Y? It's for the WHOLE Family.

Ask me about: My Denise Austin Experience.

Name: Darlene Cunningham

Title: Community Outreach and Development Director

Home Branch: Olive Branch Family YMCA

Number of years with the Y: 5

Favorite fitness activity? Yoga and Pilates

Favorite piece of equipment? ARC trainer

Current goal(s)? To gain back the physical abilities I had before my operation

Last goal(s) completed? To take Yoga class

Something most people don't know about the Y? That no matter where you travel in the US you can use your membership

Community causes you champion? Child Abuse Prevention

What do you tell people when recommending the Y? That each branch in the Memphis and Mid-South area has its own specialties and to check out all of them.

Ask me about: Golf

Name: Kathy S. Davis

Title: Aquatics Director

Home Branch: Olive Branch Family YMCA

Number of years with the Y: 6 Years

Favorite thing about the Y? The GREAT people

Favorite fitness activity? Swimming

What do you tell people when recommending the Y? It's "The Best"

Name: Debbie Johnson

Title: Membership Administrative Director

Home Branch: Olive Branch Family YMCA

Number of years with the Y: 5

Favorite fitness activity? Water Aerobics

Favorite piece of equipment? Elliptical

Last goal(s) completed? Started exercise routine and lost weight

Name: Traci Nichols

Title: Childcare Services Director

Home Branch: Olive Branch Family YMCA

Number of years with the Y: 4 Years

Favorite fitness activity? Water Aerobics

What do you tell people when recommending the Y? That it more than just a workout facility and explain all the programs that the YMCA offers

Ask me about: Favorite Vacation Spots

Name: Bob Patterson

Title: Building Supervisor

Home Branch: Olive Branch Family YMCA

Number of years with the Y: 4

Favorite thing about the Y? It is a wholesome, family oriented facility.

Favorite piece of equipment? Treadmill.

What do you tell people when recommending the Y? That they will enjoy the many activities and exercise routines offered and that they will develop friendships with other members and YMCA personnel.