DARNELL HAYES

The YMCA of Greater Syracuse has hired DARNELL HAYES as the Eastern District VP. He will be responsible for the leadership of the Y’s East Area Operations, which includes the Hal Welsh East Area and Manlius YMCAs, as well as Camp Iroquois. Hayes comes to Syracuse with many years of distinguished service in the Y movement. He most recently served as a branch executive director with the River Valley Regional YMCA in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Prior to that, Hayes served as a branch director with the Ocean Community YMCAs in Rhode Island. He is involved on the national level as a YMCA of the USA member experience trainer.