(Tillamook, OR – 12/12/24) – The Tillamook YMCA announced December 12, 2024 that Kaylan Sisco, its CEO and Executive Director since 2015, will be stepping down from his role, effective January 31, 2025. Sisco has led the organization since 2015, leaving behind a legacy of transformative growth, financial stability and community impact.
During his tenure, Sisco spearheaded numerous initiatives that strengthened the YMCA’s presence and mission in Tillamook County. Among his notable achievements:
• Acquisition of the Pastega Activity Center: Under Sisco’s leadership, the YMCA preserved the cherished Tillamook Lanes, transforming it into a hub for youth programs and community gatherings. This project was made possible through long-term pledged support from the Pastega Family Foundation and the Robert Riggert Family Foundation.
• Innovative Community Partnerships: Collaborations with local organizations, such as the Tillamook County Community Health Centers, enabled the YMCA to meet critical community needs, including launching donation hubs and resource hotlines during the COVID-19 pandemic
• Youth Program Expansion: Sisco secured significant investments like the $200,000 Hampton Lumber endowment, which helped reduce barriers for families to access youth sports and wellness programs as well as teaming up with Eric Sappington to provide youth art services through the Court 4 program at the YMCA.
“I am incredibly proud of what we have accomplished together at the Tillamook YMCA,” Sisco said. “This organization is a vital cornerstone of our community, and it has been an honor to serve as its leader. While moving on was a difficult decision for me and my family, I look forward to the next chapter in my career, I will always cherish my time with the YMCA and the incredible team that made these successes possible. I would also like to thank the entire community for the love and support you have shown my family; Emilie, KJ, Finn and Nolan have loved being part of Tillamook.”
The Board of Directors expressed its gratitude for Sisco’s dedicated service. “The Tillamook YMCA family is sad to hear we’ll be losing our amazing CEO, Kaylan Sisco,” said Board President Jeff Simpson. “He has taken our organization to new levels and set us up for unlimited success in the years to come. For nearly a decade Kaylan has committed himself to the YMCA and our community as a whole, to which we are forever grateful. While we’ll miss his positive outlook, hard work ethic, and gregarious personality, we wish Kaylan and his family all the best in their future endeavors.”
The Tillamook YMCA will begin a thorough search process for Sisco’s successor. For more information, please contact ymcaboard@tillamookymca.org