David Foster began his full-time YMCA career in 1997 and has had the opportunity to serve in a variety of leadership positions at YMCAs in Oklahoma, Colorado, Texas, and Kansas. Most recently, served as the Branch Director of the Richard A. DeVore South YMCA in Wichita, Kansas.

Foster is involved in his local community having served in local Rotary Clubs, Chamber of Commerce Boards, and various other leadership capacities. He is a YPN (YMCA Professionals Network) Member and current Chapter 71 YPN Board Member. In addition, he has spoken at national YMCA conferences on a variety of topics including board/volunteer development and community partnerships. He is also a YMCA certified trainer in Volunteerism and Leading and Coaching Others.

He is a graduate of the University of Central Oklahoma and completed coursework toward a Master’s Degree in Sports Administration at Oklahoma State University. He is married to Ali and they have a daughter, Audrey. In his spare time, he enjoys pickleball, golfing, exploring the outdoors, watching sports of all kinds, and spending time with his family.

Darrin Regier started with the YMCA in 1994 working in the Sports Department then becoming Sports Director soon afterwards. Regier also served as Director of Membership, Sports, and Youth and Family until being promoted to Senior Program Director in 2022.

Regier is involved in his local community helping Hutchinson High School Football program, Board Member of the Mid State Football League and various other community programs. He took courses at Hutchinson Community College and Sam Houston University in Crime Scene Photography and Juvenile Law. He has a daughter Caley and enjoys spending his free time with his grandchildren Marcel and Olivia. Hobbies include photography, travel and sight seeing, and watching sports.

Cord have been a part of the Hutchinson community for many years attending youth sports through the YMCA as a kid. He also lifeguarded, taught swim lessons, and served as a manager at the Salt City Splash as he worked my way through High School and College. Cord graduated in 2015 from Hutchinson High School where he did swim team, tennis, and was in both marching and concert band groups. He then attended Hutchinson Community College for a year before completing his bachelor's degree in Exercise Science in 2020 from Sterling College where he also swam for the school. After working for a year, Cord found his way back to Sterling College to coach the swim team for 4 years. He is most looking forward to being able to serve the Hutchinson community through the YMCA and is looking forward to meeting many new members!

Originally from Wichita, Kansas, EJ brings over 15 years of experience in cheer and gymnastics to his role as Gymnastics Director at the Hutchinson YMCA. He began his athletic career at Navarro College, where he competed in both basketball and cheer and earned a degree in Graphic Design in 2011.

EJ spent 11 years as the Head Cheer Coach at Cheer and Tumbling All-Stars, where he led competitive teams and developed athletes across all skill levels. He also coached at the Northwest YMCA, and traveled across the country leading cheer camps and tumbling clinics. His experience includes international performance work with the Denver Nuggets and Broncos organizations, giving him a unique perspective on athletic training and performance.

EJ is passionate about creating a positive, disciplined, and inspiring environment for athletes to grow. As Gymnastics Director at the Hutchinson YMCA, he is committed to building a strong, supportive program that helps every athlete reach their potential.

Shaley Smith started working for the Hutchinson YMCA during the summer of 2022. She has worked in different facilities as a personal trainer over the last several years and is now working as the Wellness Coordinator.

Shaley attended Dodge City Community College on a track scholarship where she later helped her former head coach as a volunteer for two seasons. After receiving her Associate of Arts, she transferred to Southwestern College on another track scholarship. Having a background in athletics and fitness she enjoys helping others achieve their fitness goals.

In her free time, she enjoys running, golfing, exploring the outdoors, playing with her dog, and spending time with loved ones.

Amanda Gajewski started working for the Hutchinson YMCA during the summer of 2008. She has worked in all aspects of the childcare programs that have been offered over the last several years now working as the Youth and Family Coordinator.

Gajewski attended Butler Community College on a dance scholarship and even briefly taught dance at the Eldorado YMCA while there. Having a background in dance she likes to try to incorporate movement and high energy fun into the classrooms she works in.

She is married to Jordan, and they have a son, a rainbow baby named Asher. Asher enjoys coming to work almost as much as mommy does most days. In her free time, she enjoys crocheting, buying yarn, arts and crafts, playing board games with friends, and dancing around the house to Disney music.

Caitlyn Duque has lived in Hutchinson for 15 years. She moved here to attend HCC in 2007, after graduating in 2009 she decided to stay and make it her home. She and her husband John have two boys. They spend their weekends at games and tournaments for whatever sport is in season at the time! She enjoys taking GroupEx water aerobic classes and is working on certification to teach. She is looking forward to serving all around the YMCA.