Vision and
Experience
Our team is committed to service and security, helping you prepare for the future with confidence.
Leadership
The YMCA Retirement Fund is guided by dedicated leaders who bring experience, integrity, and a deep commitment to our mission. Across governance, investments, and operations, our leadership team works together to thoughtfully steward Y Retirement and support the long-term financial wellbeing of Y employees nationwide.
Michael B. Cefole
President and CEO
Derrick Stewart
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
Gordon Bailey
Chief Administrative Officer
Robert Chamerda
Vice President of Retirement Research, Competitive Intelligence and Chief of Staff
Marcela Deitrich
Senior Vice President of Operations and Customer Service
Elizabeth Delgado
Vice President of Human Resources and Chief Human Resources Officer
Suleyman Gokcan
Senior Managing Director of Risk
Kerri R. Hayes
Deputy General Counsel
Elizabeth A. Kurilla
Vice President of Internal Audit
Patrick Lachanski
Senior Vice President and Head of Finance
Joe Maksoud
Senior Director of Infrastructure
John Quiñones
Chief Legal Officer
Hunter S. Reisner
Chief Investment Officer
Gerard Rescigno
Chief Information Officer
Mark Sinni
Deputy Chief Investment Officer
Sweta Vaidya
Senior Vice President, Actuary
Lisa Worthy
Senior Vice President of Finance
Expertise and Governance
Our Board of Trustees is a committed group of leaders who bring deep expertise and a shared passion for supporting those who serve in Ys nationwide. Their guidance helps ensure strong governance, financial integrity, and a secure future for our participants.
Patricia Haverland
Chair of the Board and the Executive Committee
Christopher O. Blunt
Vice Chair of the Board
Serves on the Executive, Governance & Nominating and Compensation Committees
Mark Baumgartner
Chair of the Investment Committee
Also serves on the Executive and Compensation Committees
Jayesh Bhansali
Serves on the Investment and Audit & Risk Committees
David Connell
Serves on the Audit & Risk and Governance & Nominating Committees
Scott C. Evans
Serves on the Investment and Benefits & Operations Committees
Cara-Anne Gagliano
Serves on the Audit & Risk and Benefits & Operations Committees
Jeff Gatto
Serves on the Investment and Audit & Risk Committees
Stephen A. Ives
Chair of The Compensation Committee
Also serves on the Executive and Investment Committees
Jacqueline D. Jenkins
Serves on the Investment and Governance & Nominating Committees
Lauren A. Koontz
Serves on the Audit & Risk and Benefits & Operations Committees
Christine C. Marcks
Chair of the Benefits & Operations Committee
Also serves on the Executive and Compensation Committees
Brian T. Pedersen
Serves on the Investment and Benefits & Operations Committees
Pooja Rahman
Serves on the Audit & Risk Committee and Benefits & Operations Committees
W. Kelvin Walker
Chair of the Governance & Nominating Committee
Also serves on the Executive and Investment Committees
Joseph R. Weist
Chair of the Audit & Risk Committee
Also serves on the Executive and Benefits & Operations Committees
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