YMCA Names Brown Executive Director of Historic Central Y
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – D’Aundray (Dre) Brown has been selected as executive director of the YMCA Central Branch beginning April 5. Brown has served as sports and recreation director for the Central Y since February 2021 and previously was involved with the YMCA as a volunteer. In 2022 Dre joined the YMCA senior leadership team as diversity equity and inclusion officer, a dual capacity in which he will continue to serve.
“Dre Brown is the perfect fit to lead the Central Y,” says Tom Gacse, CEO and President. “A native of Youngstown, with deep roots in the community, Dre has a unique vantage point on the youth served at the Y because he was on of those kids. He has proven adaptability to differing cultural and business environments. Dre is a diplomatic leader with the ability to collaborate and engage volunteers, and a team builder who creates an atmosphere where everyone is fully engaged. The Central YMCA and our community are truly blessed to have Dre in this leadership role.”
Brown holds a bachelor’s degree in sports management from Cleveland State University. He has worked in the nonprofit sector since 2015 as the founder and CEO of DreDay Foundation 32 Inc., and organization focused on building youth, families, and communities through sports… READ FULL ARTICLE HERE.
