Andrew Roberts
Executive Director
(203) 754-2181 x102
aroberts@waterburyymca.org

Contact Andrew regarding the overall operations and management of the organization, including programs, finance, development and community relations. Andrew welcomes your feedback, and is committed to insuring that the Waterbury YMCA delivers value to the Waterbury community.

Andrew graduated from Brandeis University with a BA and holds a Master of Human Service Management (MMHS) from the Heller School at Brandeis and Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Harvard Business School. In his free time, he coaches wrestling at Pomperaug Regional High School and rides his mountain bike whenever he can!

Paula Labonte
Development Director
(203) 754-2181 x103
plabonte@waterburyymca.org

Contact Paula regarding the YMCA Strong Kids Campaign, fundraising events (Annual Breakfast, Golf Tournament, etc.) and private and government grant writing efforts. Paula works closely with the Board of Directors and associated committees and task forces. Paula also helps coordinate all capital projects at the YMCA and at Camp Mataucha.

Paula has been at the Waterbury YMCA since 1991. Paula's true passion lies at Camp Mataucha, where she has spent countless hours working on long–range plans and helping thousands of campership families send their children to camp.

Susan Talbot
Finance Director
(203) 754-2181 x105
stalbot@waterburyymca.org

Susan oversees the financial operations of the YMCA and works closely with the Finance Committee to ensure that the YMCA meets all 501(c)(3) non–profit requirements. She is also responsible for LAN Management and in-house Technical Support.

Susan has been with the Waterbury YMCA since 1999. She is an active volunteer with the Rotella School PTA, Pencil Box Players Junior, and American Cancer Society's Relay for Life.

Tami Macary
Human Resources Director
(203) 754-2181 x104
tmacary@waterburyymca.org

Tami is responsible for the YMCA Human Resource department and financial aid. Tami has been with the YMCA since 1996. In her spare time, she finds small ugly dogs and adopts them.

Arun Kumar
Facilities Director
(203) 754-2181 x113

Arun has been the YMCA facility director since 1973 and directly oversees the YMCA maintenance staff and physical plant. Contact Arun regarding any physical plant concerns or questions.

Patti Flaherty
Aquatics Director
(203) 754-2181 x112
pflaherty@waterburyymca.org

Contact Patti regarding swim classes, birthday parties, Barracuda Swim Team, Learn to Swim week, backyard swim lessons and senior swim program.

Patricia Flaherty has been the Aquatic Director since 1998. She is responsible for all youth, adult, senior, offsite, and competitive swimming programs. She is also responsible for all the staff first aid and safety trainings and is an American Red Cross volunteer instructor.

Jaime Wilcox
Child Care Director
(203) 754-2181 x115
jwilcox@waterburyymca.org

Contact Jaime regarding before & after school care, the pre-K program, school readiness, Summer Sunshine and the snow day care package.

Jaime has been the Child Care Director since 2003. Her main concentration has been to achieve NAEYC accreditation status, which was fulfilled in March 2004. In her spare time, she plays softball for the Stratford Seahawks. Jaime graduated from Post University where she received her bachelor's degree in Sociology with a concentration in Early Childhood Education.

Kathy Welz
Extension Child Care Director
(203) 754-2181 x125
kwelz@waterburyymca.org

Contact Kathy regarding before & after school programs in Carrington, Chase, and Brooklyn Schools, as well as all childcare programs in Middlebury, Southbury, Watertown, and Prospect.

Miss Kathy has her Bachelors in Early Child Education & Health from Westchester University and has been a teacher in our pre-school program for the past two years. She is a childcare curriculum legend, and we're excited and fortunate to have her in this role.

Chris Hibbs, CSCS
Fitness Director
(203) 754-2181 x123
chibbs@waterburyymca.org

Contact Chris regarding the Fitness Center, personal training, nutritional counseling, the Polar BodyAge™ System, group fitness classes, cycling classes and massage therapy.

Chris has been the Fitness Director since December 2003. He holds a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and is a Strength and Conditioning Specialist from the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He is also a lifelong athlete and has his EMT–Basic certification.

Angie Matthis
Membership Operations
(203) 754-2181 x107

Originally a Midwestern girl, Angie was "transplanted" to New England from Memphis, TN. Angie brings creative thinking, modern approaches to marketing and open-minded, personalized customer service to the table. Shes a non-stop mom to baby Freddie, wife to Fred Sr. and friends with anyone that smiles back. Welcome, Angie!

Mike Stallings
Youth and Teen Program Director
(203) 754–2181 x116

Mike is a Waterbury native, and local basketball legend, who grew up at the YMCA. He is a recent graduate from Eastern Connecticut State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Sports & Leisure Management. Mike concentrates on teaching the values of hard work and responsibility in all of our programs and hopes to use his personal experiences to help teens go to college. Call Mike about Pee Wee sports, Game Time Hoops, Youth & Government, Teen Leaders, and Hoops ‘n Homework.

Tricia Brown
Group Fitness Coordinator

Tricia Brown has been teaching Group Fitness for over 10 years. She has an extensive background in fitness including AFAA Step Certification, AFAA Personal Training Certification, AFAA Kickboxing Certification, ReebokCycling, Mat Science, Resist–a–Ball, Prenatal, Senior, Power–ÉFlex trainingand many others. Tricia also has experience with teacher/instructor training through a B.S. in Mathematics Education and a M.S. in Instructional Technology.

Alicia Cipriano
Group Fitness Coordinator

Alicia Cipriano has been has been a dedicated employee of the YMCA since 1997. She has an extensive background in fitness including AFAA Primary Certification, AAA/ISMA Personal Training Certification, Reebok Cycling, Yoga, Resist-a-Ball, Prenatal, Senior, Power-Flex training and many others. In addition to her passion for fitness, Alicia is also pursuing her Masters Degree in Elementary Education.

Tony Sharillo
Camping Director
(203) 754-2181 x118

Tony Sharillo is the "Camp Guy" here at the YMCA working as the Camp Program Director for YMCA Camp Mataucha & Oakasha.

Tony Sharillo, aka Johnny Thunder, started his career at YMCA Camp Ingersoll and the Northern Middlesex YMCA where he worked for 11 years. He holds a degree in Child Psychology from the University of Connecticut and is a trainer for the After School Network, where he is also a Quality Advisor and Gender Equity specialist. Tony is the Camping Chair for the CT Membership and Program Network and an active member of AYP Chapter 3. An avid fan of Dragon Ball Z, Tony often compares himself to Goku, a fact he will gladly discuss with you. He enjoys spending time with his friends, playing football and softball, and being outside.