OSKALOOSA — The Mahaska County YMCA Board of Directors, after a nationwide search, partnering with the YMCA of the USA and the Heartland Alliance of YMCAs, announced today that Barry Martin will serve as the new Chief Executive Officer.  

Born in small town rural Kentucky, Barry Martin studied Mathematics and Secondary Education at Northern Kentucky University graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree.  He began his professional career at the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati. Barry has a diverse non-profit background having served in leadership roles for six distinctly different organizations (four very different YMCAs, MADD, and the South Fork Conservancy) in addition to for-profit sports, recreation, and health companies.  Barry currently leads operations of the membership, program, and facility of a 20 acre campus and the 80,0000 sqft YMCA. 

These attributes make him an ideal choice to lead the Mahaska County YMCA. 

“We are privileged to welcome Barry Martin to the Mahaska County YMCA,” said Mike Foster, President of the Board of Directors, and Chair of the CEO Search Committee. “Barry is an energetic, thoughtful leader with an unparalleled commitment to the community and the YMCA organization. We know that Barry will provide the leadership to guide the Y as it continues its’ mission of ensuring everyone in our community will have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive at the YMCA”

A community reception to meet Barry will be held. Barry’s first day at our YMCA is TBD, but is likely in June of 2023.  

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About the YMCA

The Mahaska County YMCA is, and always will be, dedicated to building healthy, confident, connected, and secure children, adults, families, and communities. With a focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every youth and teen, improves Oskaloosa’s health and well-being and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Learn more: https://www.mahaskaymca.org/