Branch Director
David Foster, Branch Manager Hutchinson YMCA

David Foster

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.

Staff
Darrin Regier, Hutchinson YMCA

Darrin Regier, Regional Sports Director

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.

Shaley Shumate Hutchinson YMCA

Shaley Smith, Regional Wellness Director

Shaley is a Kansas native with a master’s degree in Kinesiology and a lifelong passion for health and wellness. As a former collegiate track and field athlete and NASM Certified Personal Trainer, she believes in the power of movement to build not just physical strength, but confidence and connection.

Since beginning her YMCA journey in 2022, Shaley has grown into her role as Regional Wellness Director, where she is dedicated to supporting staff, strengthening wellness programs, and creating welcoming spaces for members of all ages and abilities. She is especially passionate about helping beginners feel comfortable and capable in the weight room, ensuring that everyone who walks through the doors feels seen, supported, and encouraged.

Shaley believes the Y is more than a gym — it’s a community. She is committed to advancing the YMCA’s mission of building healthy spirit, mind, and body for all by fostering environments where individuals and families can grow stronger together.

Outside of the Y, Shaley enjoys working out, spending time outdoors, and spending time with family and friends.

Ricki Snyder, Youth Program Director

Quinlan Rageth, Senior Program Director

Jana Bruce, Aquatics Coordinator

Melody Elder, Group Exercise Coordinator