Branch Director
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Ryan Littlejohn, Branch Director

Ryan is married to his best friend, Tiffany Littlejohn and is the father of three children, Brynn, Crosby, and Rowan. Grateful to be apart of a great team, Ryan has fifteen years of management experience along with four years of operations experience in the health and wellness field. He excels at team building/management, communication, and customer service. Ryan is an active member of his church and also enjoys reading, hiking, men's small groups, serving in any capacity, hat collection, shopping, and spending time with his family. Ryan had previously overseen Youth Sports, Aquatics, Martial Arts, Dance and Gymnastics as a Senior Program Director at the North Branch before becoming the Branch Director at the West YMCA in 2024.

Staff

Summer Gerhardus, Group Exercise Coordinator

Summer became a member of the YMCA in 2005. Because of her love for Group Exercise classes and the relationships made, she became a Group Exercise Instructor in 2012. In September of 2016, Summer was promoted to the position of the West YMCA Group Exercise Coordinator.  She earned a bachelor’s degree of Science in Education from Pittsburg State University. She believes in the importance of group exercise and is devoted to helping members find connections to other members, instructors and classes so they can continue on a healthy lifestyle path.

Angie Carter, Membership Director

Angie began working for the Kid Zone in December 1997. She worked there for 11 years before being promoted to the Youth and Family Coordinator position in 2009. She now oversees Membership at the West YMCA.

Erin Mcquilliam, Youth and Family Coordinator

Peter Denning, Pickleball Coordinator

Brooke Fugate, Administrative Assistant

Jasson Shain, Maintenance

Personal Trainers

LeeAnn Shaw

Degree
BS Biology and Exercise Science, Minor in Physical Education
Certifications
YMCA Certified Personal Trainer
Specialty
Myofacial Release, Foam Rolling Techniques, Pilates Mat, Pilates Tower, Group Exercise

LeeAnne has been married to her awesome husband, Reggie, for 25 years. They have three amazing children, one in college, and two in high school! LeeAnne loves being able to provide Pilates and restorative fitness to the members at the Greater Wichita YMCA!

Joyce Urban

Joyce Urban

Degree
PT Certification through Heritage College
Certifications
ACE Certified Personal Trainer, YMCA Certified Personal Trainer
Specialty
Healthy Lifestyle, Active Older Adults, Small Groups, Bootcamps, 12 Week Challenges, Bariatrics, Enhanced Fitness, Nutrition Specialist, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA Cancer Survivorship Program
Sherry Henderson

Sherry Henderson

Degree
Wichita State University
Certifications
ACE Personal Trainer since 1995, ACE Group Exercise Instructor since 1994, SilverSneakers
Specialty
SilverSneakers, MusclePump, Yoga, Pilates, Body Building, TRX, Stretching, Foam Roller, Continued Rehab (All joints and disorders, MS, Parkinson’s, Diabetes, Heart Disease)

Sherry has worked in the Fitness industry since 1984.