Channel Islands YMCA Association Leaders

Our executive leaders are at the forefront of the Channel Islands YMCA delivering on its mission. They foster an environment of inclusiveness within our organization and throughout the community through our core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Management Staff

Sal Cisneros, President and Chief Executive Officer 
Sal.Cisneros@ciymca.org  805.569.1103 x12

Cindy Halstead, Chief Financial Officer 
Cindy.Halstead@ciymca.org  805.569.1103 x19

Barbara Osuna, Association IT Manager 
Barbara.Osuna@ciymca.org  805.569.11033 x17

Dan Powell, Vice President - Financial Development
Dan.Powell@ciymca.org  805.569.1103 x11

Paul Rutherford, Director of Facilities and Risk Management
Paul.Rutherford@ciymca.org  805.569.1103 x14 

Susan Sawyer, Communications and Marketing Director 
Susan.Sawyer@ciymca.org  805.569.1103 x28

Pamela Swenson,  Director of Human Resources 
Pam.Swenson@ciymca.org  805.569.1103 x16

Manuela Williams, Assistant to the President 
Manuela.Williams@ciymca.org  805.569.1103 x33

Channel Islands YMCA Board of Directors

The Channel Islands YMCA Board of Directors provides governance, policy, direction, and fund-raising support for the association. The visionary leadership of these volunteers is invaluable to the success of our organization.

Board Officers

George S. Leis, Board Chair
Ric Ruffinelli, Chair Elect
Robert J. Coles, Secretary
James L. Armstrong, Treasurer
Brian Gough, Past Board Chair

Board Members

Sandy Allan
Gail Anikouchine
George Armstrong
Damon D. Brink
Darren D. Caesar
Jim Dixon
Andrew Grant
Tom Heter
Sally Irving
Norm Nebroski
Maeda Palius
Jeff Speich
Joseph Sullivan
Matthew S. Sweetman
Linda Vannier
Daniel C. Watkins
Steven H. Weintraub