MARQUETTE, MI-- The CEO of the YMCA of Marquette County has resigned, effective April 4.
Lisa Coombs-Gerou has served in the top spot for more than eight years.
The Y has been dealing with money issues, and its board says immediate actions, including layoffs, are necessary.
Senior Leader and 15-year employee Jenna Zdunek has become the interim CEO.
In a release Chief Volunteer Officer Dr. Greg Jones said, “The YMCA of Marquette County is facing financial difficulties. As previously announced, Y-USA’s operational and financial assessment will take place later this month. The board of directors and senior leadership team are working together to ensure the future success of the Y and our programs.”
In a statement to WLUC-TV, Coombs-Gerou said it was an honor to serve as the Y’s CEO for eight-and-a-half years. She said, “Every organization has opportunities and challenges, and I believed that we could work together to solve our challenges, however the Board did not; as a result, I have resigned as the CEO of the YMCA of Marquette County.”
Information about future layoffs is not available at this time.