2-10-21 fdl ymca names new board president

The Fond du Lac Family YMCA has announced the appointment of Holly Luehring to a two-year term as president of the Y’s board of directors. The appointment was made at the Y’s virtual January Board of Director meeting. Luehring, Director of Marketing and Communications at Michels Corporation, replaces past president, Mike Hierl, who has served on the Y board since 2017.  Luehring sits on the Executive/Governance and Communications committees and is in her second term, serving on the Y board since 2016.
Outgoing Board President, Mike Hierl, was recognized for his time leading the board over the last two years as Board President. During his term, Hierl led the Y through multiple challenges, including a CEO transition, clean up and recovery from a major flood resulting in over $250k in damage, and
the recent challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.   Outgoing  Board President, Shayne Bauer, was honored for his time and dedication to the Y,  serving on the Y board since 2013.     The Y presented board member Bonnie Schmitz with the Wisconsin Alliance of YMCA’s Leadership
Award, presented to an outstanding volunteer, as nominated annually by the leadership team from each YMCA across the state.   Board member, Dr. Mike DeGere, was awarded the Fond du Lac Family YMCA’s Volunteer of the
Year Award.