Leadership Team
Rob Roy McGregor, Executive Director
Rob has been the Executive Director since 1998. Prior to working in NH, he was with the YMCA in North Carolina, Colorado, and Massachusetts. After receiving his BS in Geography/Environmental Studies from the University of Oregon, Eugene, Rob worked as the National Youth Director for the Zimbabwe YMCAs in Africa. An avid traveler, he spent a year in Africa and hitchhiked 12,000 miles from South Africa to Morocco. Rob's international experience is vast and includes YMCA leadership initiatives in Brazil, Uruguay, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Hong Kong, Canada, Costa Rica and Switzerland. He is the past chair of the New Hampshire/Vermont YMCA Executive Group, as well as the New Hampshire YMCA Public Policy committee. Rob is a YMCA trainer for the YMCA Earth Service Corps, YMCA Conflict Management, Peer Mediation, Substance Abuse Prevention and Safety Issues.
Beverly Bowles, District Office Manager
Beverly began her career at the YMCA Camp Lincoln in the camp office during the summer of 1988. Through the school year, Beverly worked as a paraprofessional at the elementary school level. She continued working at the summer camp until September of 1997 when she became a full-time YMCA employee. She holds an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Granite State College in NH. Beverly enjoys volunteering at the SPCA and is often seen gardening around the campgrounds.
Kristina Wagnitz, Camp Office Manager
Kristina is a NH native who began her journey with Camp Lincoln nine years ago. At the time, she worked part time for the organization as Assistant Camp Director during the summer months while working at the School Age Child Care Program during the year. In 2003, she became a full-time employee and has worked in many capacities since that time. Leaving the organization in 2007, she took three years off to stay home with her two young children and arrived back at camp in the fall of 2010. Kristina holds a BS in Outdoor Education from UNH, and is an American Red Cross Instructor. When she is not at work, Kristina enjoys being outdoors with her family, and reading.
Jeff Gleason, Director of Camping
Jeff arrived at YMCA Camp Lincoln years ago. His journey began in the Finger Lakes of New York with two older brothers, a little sister and 4-H Camp Bristol Hills. The Adirondack Mountains have been home a few times for Jeff. Jeff attended Paul Smith's College where he earned degrees in Forest Recreation and Natural Resource Management and Policies. He worked as a Lead Instructor for the Orange County Outdoor Science School in California before moving back to Lake George and working as a Senior Educator with YMCA Camp Chingachgook. Jeff has explored Mexico, Canada and South Africa. His love of the natural New England environment and local entertainment has kept Jeff here enjoying the slopes, trails, rivers and new adventures with his wife, daughter, dog and friends. Since the age of four, Jeff has never missed a summer of camp.
Cory Evans, Camping Program Director
Jenn Carter, School-Age Childcare Coordinator
Jenn began her work for the YMCA last year as a site director at our Raymond School Age Child Care program. Prior to working for the Y, Jenn was a middle school Language Arts teacher for six years. She began her career as a Teach for America corps member on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in South Dakota, where she served for 3 years. She also taught at two Edison charter schools in Colorado, as well as at the Barnard School in South Hampton, NH. Jenn has a Bachelor’s Degree in Anthropology and English from Smith College. In addition to her work at the Y, she serves as a curriculum consultant and mentor teacher for the Breakthrough program in Manchester, NH. Jenn oversees our school-aged childcare programs in Brentwood, East Kingston, Hampton, North Hampton, Seabrook and Stratham, NH. She also plans our in-service field trips. Jenn loves working for the Y because she gets to be loud and crazy, play games, and do art with some really amazing kids! When she is not working, Jenn enjoys gardening and playing outside with her two-year-old daughter, Olivia. Her passion for the outdoors recently inspired her to begin writing a kids’ adventure blog for parents and educators, Explorer Kids NH.
Tanya Gonzalez, School-Age Childcare Coordinator
Tanya started with the Southern District YMCA in June 2011. She oversees the School Age Child Care Programs at Danville, Fremont, Hampstead, Kingston, Newton and Raymond elementary school's. She also works with employment related state assistance.
Kimberly Meyer, Director of Community Based Programs
Kimberly joined the Southern District YMCA in 2007. She is passionate about the mission of the YMCA and is energized by the opportunity for further community outreach in the Seacoast. She oversees the School Age Child Care Program and works with the Executive Director on Board Recruitment. Kimberly believes in providing quality childcare that enriches and stimulates children in a nurturing environment. As a certified group fitness instructor for the past twenty years, Kimberly promotes health and wellness in the School Age Child Care program. Kimberly received her bachelor's degree from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and received her law degree from Michigan State University College of Law. In her free time, she enjoys playing outside with her four kids, practicing yoga, and biking.
Rhonda Bernstein, Development Director
Rhonda has led the Y branding initiative and coordinated fundraising events for the Southern District YMCA since the fall of 2010. With years of non-profit volunteer experience, combined with a career in marketing, sales and public relations, Rhonda brings a knowledge-base for promoting a cause she believes in. As the mother of Camp Lincoln campers, she is vested in programs for healthy, active kids, mentored by amazingly passionate staff. Rhonda holds a bachelor’s degree in International Business and French with which she traveled throughout Europe and French-speaking Africa. Settling on the Seacoast, Rhonda is thrilled to put her energies into promoting the Y as Development Director.
