Ernest Lamour
Rochester,NY
Summary
Accomplished leader with a proven track record at YMCA of Greater Rochester, adept in financial management and organizational leadership. Successfully oversees a $70M organization, ranked in the top 25 largest YMCA's in the country, serving 100,000 individuals annually throughout 7 counties. Established vital community partnerships, and fostered a culture of innovation and accountability. Expert in steering teams towards achieving exceptional results through strategic direction and collaborative spirit.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
President and CEO
YMCA of Greater Rochester
2023.01 - Current
- Affectively partner with board of directors and staff to increase organization effectiveness and revenue growth.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Inspired innovation by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
- Directed change management initiatives that aligned employees with evolving business objectives.
President and CEO
Ridgewood YMCA
2016.12 - 2023.12
- Grew Revenue to nearly double from $4.5M to $8M.
- Restructured Board of Directors to establish a more polished, sophisticated community centered.
- Restructured Senior Management team and created accountability measures to successfully navigate through major operational deficits.
- Established community partnerships that led to serving 10,000 more youth, families, and seniors.
CEO
Stamford Family YMCA
2008.12 - 2016.11
- Partnered with Board of Directors and Community leaders to reopen a closed organization.
- Addressed employee and managerial concerns and implemented corrective actions to promote compliance.
- Engaged positively with staff and leadership colleagues, soliciting and encouraging feedback and collaborative spirit.
- Identified new revenue generation opportunities to maximize bottom-line profitability.
- Coached and guided senior managers to improve employee job satisfaction and achieve higher performance levels.
Senior Director of Youth and Family Programs
JCC of Stamford
2001.11 - 2008.11
- Led development of business operation processes and policies.
- Cultivated a culture of innovation by promoting creative thinking and encouraging employees to take calculated risks in pursuit of solutions.
- Led JCC Maccabi Games athletics as assistant director to boost local and state support, recruit thousands of volunteers, athletes, and supported fundraising efforts.
Education
Master of Science - Sport And Business Management
West Virginia University
Morgantown, WVBachelor of Arts - Community Recreation & Leisure Studies
Southern Connecticut State University
New Haven, CTSkills
- Operational Excellence
- Organizational Leadership
- Board Management
- Strategic Planning
- Stakeholder Relations
- Capital and Resource Management
- Partnership Development
- Leadership and People Development
Affiliations
- YMCA d’Haiti National Coalition Chair
- YMCA of the USA GDEI Leadership Council
- Wells Mountain Initiative Advisory Board Member
- M&T Bank Directors Advisory Council - Rochester Division
Languages
Creole
Native or Bilingual
Accomplishments
- 2002 MLK JR. Community Leadership Award
- 2016 Stamford YMCA Fine Food for a Cause Gala Honoree
- 2017 Connecticut Institute for Refugees and Immigrants Keynote Speaker
- 2018 Peace Foundation Honoree
Timeline
President and CEO
YMCA of Greater Rochester
2023.01 - Current
President and CEO
Ridgewood YMCA
2016.12 - 2023.12
CEO
Stamford Family YMCA
2008.12 - 2016.11
Senior Director of Youth and Family Programs
JCC of Stamford
2001.11 - 2008.11
Master of Science - Sport And Business Management
West Virginia University
Bachelor of Arts - Community Recreation & Leisure Studies
Southern Connecticut State University
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