BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The entire Board of Directors and individual board members can be contacted easily through the CEO/Executive Director by e-mail to brussell@rvymca.org or by calling (541) 772-6295 x221.
Board Officers
Rich Stanfield, CVO/Board Chair
Brian Westerhout, Vice Chair
Rick Hood, Treasurer
Frances Chaney, Secretary
Beth Heckert, Campaign Chair
Board Members
| Marvin Andersen | Lt. Brett Johnson | Laura Naumes |
| Russ Batzer | Bill Little | Dr. Rick Schaefer |
| Dale Gramley | Mike Milhoan | Cindy Thomas |
| Ron Hren | Brian Murphy |
BOARD CHAIR BACKGROUND
Rich Stanfield is the current Board Chair also known as the CVO, Chief Volunteer Officer, of the Rogue Valley Family YMCA. God, family and the YMCA are most important to Rich. He is the owner of Tri-County Landscaping, Inc. specializing in upscale residential landscaping, irrigation and water features. Born in Klamath Falls, Rich grew up in Oregon eventually earning a Bachelor’s degree in Education from Southern Oregon University followed by service in the US Army.
Rich’s wife, Ilene, is an accomplished artist and together they have five children, nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. They enjoy mountain getaways and exploring ghost towns and wilderness areas to appreciate Indian artifacts. Rich also enjoys running, hunting, fishing and golfing. He has climbed all ten major peaks in Oregon and climbed Mt. Shasta 18 times!
Rich is committed to the YMCA’s cause of strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Following the YMCA’s strategic plan, Rich’s leadership has staff and volunteers working on facility improvements, physical education and fundraising. At age 65, Rich says “the Y is a perfect place for being youthful”.
