Meet our Staff
The YMCA of Chilton County
YMCA of Chilton County Staff
A note from the Director
Lori became CEO of YMCA of Chilton County in August of 2016. In a recent interview with her, she shared who she is and what drives her to do her work at the Y.
“I absolutely love my work at the Y, and I am honored to be able to serve my county and its people in this capacity. I believe it is our responsibility to address critical social issues in our community. I believe Chilton County’s critical social issues include family structure, health, economy, and diversity.
While leading the YMCA of Chilton County, I will strive, along with the help of our board members, staff, volunteers, and participants to address these issues and better Chilton County. Currently, LBR, summer camp, and Y afterschool programs are programs that address these issues. I am grateful for the opportunity to serve here.” – Lori R. Patterson.
Administration
Lloyd Lykes
Assistant Director
My name is Lloyd Lykes. I have been employed by the YMCA of Chilton County since 2020. In 2021, I accepted the role of Assistant Director. Along with the Assistant Director position, I also work with our afterschool program and referee soccer games. I enjoy the inexpectancy of each day at the YMCA.
Carrie Constance
Director of Youth Development
Michelle Perrin
Office Manager
My name is Michelle Perrin. I am the Office Manager of the YMCA of Chilton County. I have been at the Y since 2018. I have been married to my lovely husband for 31 years. We have two sons, which reside with their wives and children in Texas and Arkansas. I enjoy spending time with my black lab, Drake, and playing pickle ball.
Tisha Woodham
Compliance Director
Hello my name is Tisha Woodham. I have been the director of compliance since 2019. When COVID hit our nation, I also added food services to my title. You will find me at the front desk early a few mornings and my afternoons are spent working in the back shuffling papers and feeding our HKAA kids. Our Lunch Box Rocks program runs on Saturdays where you will find us in the big white van serving meals to the youth in our community. In my spare time I enjoy hanging with my husband and 2 sons, thrifting, plants, and anything to do with crime. Working at the Y is fulfilling in so many ways!
Front Desk Associates
Barbara Minor
Gymnastics Department
Latisha Traywick
Assistant Leader of Gymnastics Dept.
I am Latishia Traywick, and I have coached gymnastics, tumbling, and/or competitive cheerleading for over 25 years. Several of those years have been here at the YMCA of Chilton County, where I was also a member of the CCY gymnastics team and Y-time all-star cheer program. I am currently the Assistant Leader for the Gymnastics program and primarily coach our competitive athletes and do private lessons. I have four wonderful children Kerragan, Konner, Kallie and Kinnsley.
Marley H.
Tressa Miller
Andi Z.
Whitney Zugg
My name is Whitney Zugg and I teach the
STEAM program at Clanton Elementary School. My husband and I moved our family to Clanton in 2014,
now have 3 children, and have loved calling this city our HOME. I enjoy my time working at the YMCA
and see the investments made into each person that walks through the door. I am proud to be a part of
a mission to positively impact the lives in our community.
Fitness Instructors
Debbie Brunner
I am Deborah Bruner. I teach Yoga here at our YMCA. I hold a 200hr certificate through YOGAFIT and am currently working on a 300hr certificate through Radiant Body Yoga. I have used yoga as my primary exercise for the last 20 years as I care for body, mind and nervous system. My husband and I celebrated 39 years of marriage this year. God and Family are at the core of my heart. We have 4 children and 6 GRANDS. I also love playing music and learning new things…I hope to take up dancing soon. I am 58 years old. We are never too old to find more movement.
Donna Hill
My name is Donna Hill. We moved to Clanton from Auburn about 20 years ago. It was after we moved that I became serious about fitness. I am certified in Group Fitness, Barre, Pilates, and Yoga. I am also a certified personal trainer. I am currently teaching Pilates.
Nicki Melton
Nicki is a barre instructor. She is a dog mom of a golden doodle and a lab. She loves spending time with her niece, family and friends. Nicki loves Jesus, reading books, the lake, Auburn football, trips to the beach and sunsets.
Amber Wood
I am Amber Wood. I live in Thorsby, AL with my husband, Chris Wood and our four children. During the day you can find me homeschooling and transporting kids to extracurricular activities. At night, we are usually at the Y! You can find Chris in the weight room and I love the fitness classes. I enjoy leading ST2, TRX intervals and Fit Kids. My kids love soccer, tumbling, gymnastics and volleyball. The YMCA has activities for us all!