BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The Mendota Y Board is looking for community minded individuals to sit on the board. Please click here for the Mendota Board Application.
Stephen Donnell
Branch Manager
Stacy Kelly
Zach Meyers
Rey Arteaga
Alison Wasmer
Mark Stamberger
Steve Villegas
Sam Setchell
Christina Diaz
MENDOTA Y STAFF
Steve Donnell
Branch Manager
Colleen Myers
Dance and Group Fitness Instructor / AFSA Certified Group Fitness Instructor
Mendota Area YMCA Group Exercise instructor since 2013
Instructor of Body Strength, Dance Fitness, Monday Mix, Morning Stretch, Senior Fitness
2018 Tom Merwin Gold Star Employee
Emily Manternach
Yoga Instructor
Joined the Illinois Valley YMCA, Peru and Mendota branches in January of 2020
Instructor of Yoga Flow and Yoga Novice
Yoga Institute and Indra Yoga Certified Yoga Instructor
Yoga Body Elements certified in Restorative Yoga
Chris Sandoval
ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Strength and Conditioning Head Coach
Graduate of Mendota Township High School
3-sport athlete in all 4 years of high school
United States Powerlifting Association Powerlifting Competitor
Red Cross Certified Lifeguard
Illinois Valley Community College student, graduating with an Associates of Science with a focus of Kinesiology, pursuing a degree in Physical Therapy Assistance
International Sport Science Academy Certificate of Personal Training
Emiliano Arteaga
Strength and Conditioning Assistant Coach
Graduate of Mendota Township High School
4-year member of Mendota Trojan Soccer Team
3-time High School Regional Soccer Champion
4-year member of Mendota Trojan Basketball Team
2-year member of Mendota Trojan Baseball and Track and Field Teams
Member of Kishwaukee College Kougars Soccer Team
Kishwaukee College student, graduating with an Associates of Science with a focus of Kinesiology, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology