Trish Klaver
CEO
tklaver@srfymca.org
As CEO of the Sterling-Rock Falls YMCA, Trish enjoys working with staff and volunteers to ensure a strong Y for the future generations while strengthening the foundation of our community through programs and services that focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
Jamie Alexander
Senior Youth Development Director
jdarling@srfymca.org
Jamie started her career with the YMCA in 2012 in the Aquatics Department, and recently joined the Sterling-Rock Falls YMCA as the Senior Program Director of Youth Development. Jamie enjoys working with an outstanding team with a goal of serving the youth in this community.
Ashley Richter
Development & Marketing Director
arichter@srfymca.org
Ashley Richter has been with the YMCA since 2014 and enjoys serving the Sauk Valley area. Ashley graduated from Augustana College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies and Theatre Arts. She recently completed her Masters Degree from Western Illinois University in Community & Economic Development.
Gwyn Bemis
Camp Benson Director
gwyn@ymcacampbenson.org
Gwyn aka, Mama G, came to YMCA Camp Benson in the Spring of 2017 and brings over 20 years of construction and maintenance experience. Her priorities are maintaining the natural appeal of YCB and to prepare fun meals for our campers to enjoy and enhance their camping experience.
Sarah Cleary
Health & Wellness Director
scleary@srfymca.org
Sarah is very excited to join the Y team! She teaches Pound and Kickboxing classes at the YMCA and is working on her Personal Training certificate.
Julie Mashaw
Finance Director
jmashaw@srfymca.org
As Finance Director, Julie brings 15 years of finance and accounting experience to the Sterling-Rock Falls YMCA. She has a Master’s of Business Administration, with an Accounting Specialization, from Loyola University Chicago. Julie enjoys being able to serve her hometown community by working in a non-profit industry.
Deb Mortonson
Youth Sports & Aquatics Director
dmortonson@srfymca.org
Debra Mortonson, aquatic and youth sports director, brings over 25 years of YMCA experience to the Sterling-Rock Falls Y. Because of her dedication the Y, Deb received 2013 YMCA Spirit Award. Deb is driven by the Y cause, “My goal is to be a positive role model, inspiring and working to help those we serve and make the community better.”
Krystle Fields
21st Century Project & CATCH Director
kfields@srfymca.org
Krystle Fields is the Project Director for 21st CCLC and the CATCH Director. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Recreation/ Sports Management from University of Nevada- Las Vegas. And a certification in Business Entrepreneurship.
She oversees program operations for our three 21st CCLC sites in regards to program development and implementation, staff development, and fiscal management for the grant. With CATCH she teaches health and wellness classes to all Sterling Public Schools K-5, Rock Falls District 13 K-5, Montmorency and Christ Lutheran School.
Board of Directors
Dan Arickx
Mary Benson
Marty Benson
Matt Birdsley
Shane Brown
Lance Buser
Sandi Cavazos
Tad Everett
Tom Myers
Frank Nelsen
Kris Noble
Katy Selmi
Elizabeth Wahl
Mary White
Dana Wike
