Senior V.P./Association Resources
Wess Audsley leads a team of 60 Y-USA staff and 20 Partner YMCAs located across the country that connects local Y leaders to expertise, resources and networks designed to help them increase their YMCA’s operational capacity. By leveraging and multiplying the talents and skills of Y staff and volunteers, Audsley and team provide custom solutions so YMCAs can achieve long-term stability, relevance and community impact.
Audsley came to Y-USA in August 2011 after 16 years as CEO of the GLOW YMCA in western New York. During his tenure, the GLOW YMCA grew from a single-branch facility and resident camp serving a city of 15,000 to three branches serving four counties. Prior to the Y, he owned and operated a sports marketing business in Columbus, Ohio. He previously was a coach and instructor at The Ohio State University and a secondary school English and history teacher in northern New York.
Audsley earned both a master’s degree and a bachelor’s degree from St. Lawrence University.
