Andy C. Calhoun
President and Chief Executive Officer
Andy is a 38-year veteran of the Charlotte YMCA, embodying the mission, values and vision of the organization. A native of Thomasville, North Carolina, he began his career at the Central Branch (now the Dowd YMCA) in 1972, working as the Assistant Youth Manager. Quickly working his way through the ranks, he became the first Executive Director of the Harris Branch, before stepping into the role of Chief Operating Officer in 1994. Prior to his appointment to President and CEO in March of 2000, Andy served as the interim CEO following the unexpected death of Harry H. Brace, the highly respected 16-year President and CEO. Andy graduated with a degree in History from Wake Forest University and earned his MBA from Queens University. Andy resides in Charlotte with his wife Joann and two children, A.J. and Katey.

Robbie Armstrong
Executive Vice President/COO
Robbie is a native of Laurens, SC and a graduate of Lander University with a degree in Health, Physical Education and Recreation. After serving the YMCA in his hometown of Laurens for 11 years, Robbie relocated to Charlotte in 1989 to provide leadership in the Matthews Community to help start what is now the Siskey Family YMCA. Robbie not only led the startup and development of the Siskey branch but has also been responsible for the initial startup and support for two other YMCAs in Charlotte; the Morrison Family YMCA at Ballantyne and the Steele Creek YMCA.
Robbie currently serves as Executive Vice President and COO in charge of camping services, leadership development, program development, construction, capital planning, strategic planning, membership and marketing. Robbie and his wife, Gail, reside in Matthews with their four children.

Michael DeVaul
Senior Vice President of Organizational Advancement
Michael is a 25-year veteran of the YMCA. Michael began his career at the McGaw YMCA in Evanston, Illinois where he served for just over 15 years; he then joined the YMCA of Greater Charlotte in 1999. Formerly Vice President of the University City and Simmons YMCAs, Michael was recognized by Pride Magazine as the "2006 Excellence in Business Award Winner" for his efforts in community building and diversity work in the University City area and across the greater Charlotte community. In his current role, Mike is responsible for the area of strategic alliances which includes key organizations such as Carolinas Healthcare, Charlotte Bobcats, Mecklenburg County, American College of Sports Medicine and United Way. He is also responsible for the areas of public relations/communications, public policy, YMCA International relationships, key large Association meetings such as the YMCA Annual Meeting, YMCA brand revitalization initiative, community development, diversity and inclusion and total health. He has been an active leader in the YMCA movement currently the North American YMCA Development Organization (NAYDO) and formerly served as the National Convener of the African American Executive Forum and is an active member of the YMCA African American Leadership Forum. He is on the local Boards of the Levine Museum of the New South, Steering Committee for the 2020 vision plan for Charlotte Center City Partners, The African American Agenda Steering Committee (CM3A), Community Advisory Board of the Junior League, the Mallard Creek High School PTSA Leadership Team, Advisor to the University City Community Building Project and is a lifetime member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. Michael holds a degree from Columbia College. He is married to Laura and has two sons, Cole and Beau.

David W. Dove
Senior Vice President/CFO
Dave was born and raised in the Philadelphia area and joined the YMCA of Greater Charlotte in 2001. Dave's previous professional experience includes six years as the Chief Financial Officer of a Charlotte-based commercial real estate company and ten years with a national accounting firm. He holds Bachelors and Masters degrees in Accounting from Virginia Tech. In his role as CFO of the Charlotte YMCA, Dave is responsible for overseeing the Association’s initiatives in financial planning, strategy, accounting, treasury/cash management and information systems.

Maggie Grafton
Senior Vice President, Leadership Development
Maggie comes to the Y with 19 years of human resources management experience, most recently with General Electric, a $152 billion company. Maggie received several specialty trainings at GE including management development, change management, conflict management and facilitation. She received her undergraduate degree at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington and went on to receive her MBA at James Madison University. Maggie is married to Steve and enjoys reading, cycling and waterskiing.

Dean M. Jones
Senior Vice President of Financial Development
Dean is a 1982 graduate of Davidson College in Davidson, North Carolina. He worked in the commercial lending division of Wachovia in Winston-Salem prior to joining the Development Office at Davidson, serving most recently as the Director of Development. Dean had a key staff role during the college’s $150 million fundraising campaign. He came to the YMCA in 2000 to lead the organization’s financial development department. Dean and his wife, Jane, have three children, Tanner, Nate and Sarah Grace.

Connie Kendrick
Senior Vice President of Leadership Development and YExperience
Connie is a 20-year veteran of the YMCA of Greater Charlotte.  Early in her career she served as Membership/Marketing Director for the Uptown YMCA (now known as Childress Klein YMCA), became Director of Operations for the Harris YMCA, followed by Executive Director of the Johnston YMCA.  Most recently she was YCommunity Vice President serving the Johnston and Siskey YMCAs before moving into her current role.  She heads our Leadership Development initiative via the Servant Leadership Academy which provides affordable and convenient training opportunities to developing leaders in North and South Carolina.  She also leads the YExperience initiative that involves program development and innovation and quality standards and implementation.  Her passion is helping people discover and develop their talents.  For life balance, you can find Connie outdoors, kayaking, hiking, camping, backpacking, and enjoying an occasional sunrise or sunset.


Lynn Lomax
Senior Vice President/COO
Lynn, a native of China Grove, North Carolina, is a graduate of Appalachian State University. He began his YMCA career in 1983 as a Youth Sports Director for the Rowan County YMCA in Salisbury. Lynn joined the YMCA of Greater Charlotte in 1991 as Associate Branch Executive of Membership at the Harris YMCA. Today, he oversees operations for all of the greater Charlotte YMCAs.