Danny Carroll, a 40-year YMCA veteran who has served as the CEO of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA for more than 25 years, informed the Y’s Board of Directors of his intent to retire, effective March 31, 2018. 

“Danny Carroll has been a tireless advocate for children and families in this community,” Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA board president Leigh Houghland said. “Thousands benefit every day from our YMCA, and thanks to his vision the organization has never been stronger than it is today. It is an honor to speak on behalf of the Board and the entire YMCA community when we thank Danny for all he has done, and will continue to do for the Y,” she said.

Carroll retires as the longest-serving leader of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA, during its 121-year history.

“The Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA is part of the fabric of this community. Above and beyond our buildings and program centers, it’s the staff, members, and volunteers that truly are the lifeblood of this organization. I can say without hesitation that this has been one of the most rewarding times in my career, and I’m confident in the future of this Y,” said Carroll.

“I have been blessed to have a career that has provided opportunities and experiences that have been beyond my wildest dreams,” he said. 

When Carroll took the helm of the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA in 1990, it had just over 50 employees and a budget pf less than a million dollars. The Y had two branch locations that served 30,000 program participants each year.

Today the Peninsula Metropolitan YMCA employs more than 1,100 people, has more than 1.5 million service opportunities annually in 15 communities with a service area that spans over 120 miles. It has 18 branches, 67 off-site program locations throughout the Virginia Peninsulas, and an annual operating budget of $21,000,000. Included in the 18 branches are locations in Gloucester and Mathews counties.

The YMCA’s volunteer Board of Directors will coordinate the search for the next CEO and will work with YMCA of the USA to ensure a seamless passing of the reigns to this great organization’s next leader, a release stated. The hiring process is expected to take approximately six months.