YMCA of Greater Charlotte Selects Sue Glass as President and Chief Executive Officer
Glass to be first female to serve in this role
Our clients at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte recently named Suehila (Sue) Glass as its next president and CEO. She will be the organization’s first female leader.
“As we celebrate and reflect upon 150 years of serving the community next year, we must look ahead to how we’re going to transform to serve our rapidly growing and evolving community in the years ahead,” said Charles Bowman, board chair for the YMCA of Greater Charlotte. “Sue’s background and skill set represent exactly what we were looking for in the Y’s next leader. I’m confident that she is the best person to take on this exciting and challenging role, and to lead the Y through this transformational phase and into a bright future.”
Glass currently serves as president and CEO of the YMCA of Metropolitan Denver. Since 2018, she has shaped a strategic roadmap that served as the organization’s “North Star” throughout the pandemic. During this time, she implemented new operating and membership models, initiated a property redevelopment strategy to optimize the organization’s real estate footprint, launched culture-improving initiatives for staff, and put in place efforts designed to amplify member satisfaction and retention.
Prior to her current role, Glass spent more than 20 years in roles of increasing scope and responsibility with the American Diabetes Association, ending her tenure there as a senior vice president with oversight of 49 nationwide field offices, 500 employees, and a $125 million budget.
“I’ve been looking closely at the YMCA of Greater Charlotte’s past successes, alongside its current challenges and opportunities,” said Glass. “I’m excited to join the organization at such a pivotal point in its history, and look forward to working with the team, volunteers, members, and community partners to maximize the Y’s impact in greater Charlotte.”
Throughout our partnership with the YMCA of Greater Charlotte, the Nexus team focused on locating value-aligned candidates that could further the organization’s community-oriented mission. Our comprehensive approach began with in-depth assessments, including quantitative and qualitative research methods with relevant stakeholders. Results from surveys and focus groups paved the way for our team to develop a skills matrix to evaluate qualified CEO candidates. Sue Glass embodied all of the YMCA’s competencies, making her the clear frontrunner.
A Florida native, Glass graduated from the University of North Florida and completed MBA courses in organizational leadership and change management at Colorado State University. She holds an organizational leadership certification from YMCA of the USA (YUSA) and sits on YUSA’s national advisory board for Boys and Young Men of Color. The Denver Business Journal named her a Most Admired CEO in 2021.
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