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101 E Cherry St, Red Oak, IA 51566
PHONE: 712.623.2161 FAX: 712.623.4920
John started as a Y volunteer in youth sports when the Y first opened in 1995 and has transitioned from committee member to employee. John says that the best part of the job is seeing preschool age children mature into responsible young adults. He also gets a kick out of it being called "coach" by past program participants. In his time away from the many separate responsibilities he takes on at the Y, he enjoys his time officiating HS basketball, following his children's activities and being active with other community groups.
John Blomstedt
Executive Director
Serving your YMCA since 1999
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Kristi Potts
Web Designer & Media Specialist
Serving your YMCA since 2005
Kristi is originally from California but moved to Southwest Iowa area while in high school. In her free time Kristi enjoys participating in productions at The Wilson Performing Arts Center (you may have seen her in Steel Magnolias, State Fair, The Addams Family Musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, or Annie). She also enjoys reading, sewing, yoga, music and attending Renaissance Festivals with her children, Tristan and Rowyn.
Lorna Blackburn
Aquatics Director
Serving your YMCA since 2020
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Anne Stewart
Membership & Marketing Assistant
Serving your YMCA since 2011
Anne loves the friendly atmosphere and community outreach of the YMCA. She enjoys helping the families of the area to have a safe, healthy and fun place to go. In her spare time, Anne loves to watch her kids play sports, curl up with a great book or tend to her garden.
Todd Gilleland
Maintenance & Property Manager
Serving your YMCA since 2002
Todd joined the Y movement in 2002 as a part time maintenance employee. He advanced his career within the Y when he was promoted to Property Manger in 2003. Todd enjoys spending all the time he can with his three wonderful children Alexa, Hunter & Brooklyn.
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​Lorna grew up in Oakland, IA and raised her kids in Macedonia. She has 4 grandkids and was a member of the Macedonia Fire and Rescue as an EMT for 21 years. She has taught Private Swimming Lessons for 49 years and part of that time was teaching in an 80ft deep rock quarry! Lorna loves to travel, paint crafts, and has written a 630 page family history.
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Carrie Shalters
Customer Service & Membership Manager
Serving your YMCA since 2005
Carrie and her family has been part of the Y community for some time. Along with her Customer Service and Membership skills she was also a Lifeguard and is our Yoga Instructor. She loves spending time with her friends and family, reading science fiction, spending times outdoors, and trying new types of restaurants and foods.  
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Matt Davis
Program Operations Manager
Serving your YMCA since 2017
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Matt started working at the Y as our Part-Time Program Manager last year. He enjoys being around such great co-workers, coaching kids, and helping the Y serve the community. Matt loves being active with sports, hanging out with friends & family, and eating Pizza and Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. His favorite person is his daughter Grace.

Drew Carbaugh
Weight Room Attendant & Personal Trainer
Serving your YMCA since 2020
Drew's current favorite hobby is her kids! She loves watching them play their sports and cheering them on. She also enjoys their family fishing days and just spending time together. Body building, and health and fitness are a true passion of Drew's. She loves the community that comes with the YMCA and meeting other like minded people. She loves that we are all here for the same reason, to better ourselves!