Leadership at River Crossing YMCA

Under the leadership of Zane Moore, the separate YMCAs from Lower, Central and Upper Bucks County, Lehigh County and Northampton County in Pennsylvania and Hunterdon County in New Jersey were merged ultimately forming River Crossing YMCA. This new association, comprising twelve membership branches, thirteen child care centers and two outdoor camp facilities, serves over 142,000 community members and provides millions of dollars in charitable community benefit annually.  

With a background in national leadership and business ownership in the for-profit fitness industry, Moore started his Y career in 2005 at Somerset Hills YMCA where he was the Chief Operating Officer until 2011 when he joined then Central Bucks Family YMCA as President/CEO. He serves in numerous roles and active committees within the national Y movement, and currently serves as the Chair of the Pennsylvania State Alliance of YMCAs. Moore is a graduate of West Chester University, receiving their Distinguished Alumni award in 2021. He resides in Bucks County, PA with his family.

Virginia Doyle has worked with our YMCA for over 30 years and has been actively involved in capital expansion projects and the merger of Lower, Central, Upper Bucks County, Lehigh County and Northampton County in PA and Hunterdon County in NJ. Doyle leads the PA State Alliance of YMCA’s Finance Cohort and frequently guides Ys in areas related to financial sustainability and resource management. Her education includes an undergraduate degree in Finance, a Master of Science in Taxation and MBA in Accounting. Doyle has also managed accounting for Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Head Start in New Jersey and the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. She has been honored with accounting and business awards in the greater Philadelphia area. She resides in Yardley, PA with her husband John.

Trish Feinthel joined the Y movement in 1997 in aquatics at Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA advancing to Senior Program Director, followed by The Gateway Family YMCA as an Associate Branch Executive. Feinthel served as Aquatics Chair for NJ State Alliance as well as Recognition Chair for Chapter 17, YPN. While at The Gateway Family YMCA, she also served as lead for the Y-USA National Health and Wellness Gulick Collaborative. Joining River Crossing YMCA in 2011, Feinthel drives a member-focused culture; aligning programs, services, facilities and practices county-wide and leading excellence in operations through empowering and educating staff while protecting members through strong, proven risk management practices. She holds the highest certification as a Y-USA Organizational Leader, is a Listen First Trainer and has delivered thousands of trainings both locally and nationally regarding staff culture and member service. She currently serves as a Service Delivery Partner in membership for Y-USA. Trish is a graduate of Rutgers University and resides in Hunterdon County, NJ with her husband and family. 

Fran Cardaci joined River Crossing YMCA’s executive leadership team in July of 2023. Prior to becoming an employee, Fran held several volunteer leadership roles for YMCA of Bucks and Hunterdon Counties, including Chief Volunteer Officer of the Association Board of Directors, Chair of the Trustees, and Chair of the Governance Committee. Cardaci has worked in the Human Resources industry for 25+years, holding HR and senior leadership positions at Givaudan, RCM Technologies, ADP and Oracle. She was responsible for the Retention, Advocacy and Growth initiatives for these firms’ largest and most invested clients in the HR and Healthcare technology spaces. Fran has spoken at many HR industry-related events and has had the opportunity to lead large-scale strategic HR initiatives. Most recently, she has been recognized with ADP’s Global Women’s Role Model award, YMCA of the USA’s Women of Excellence award and locally with the Lois Burpee Service award. Fran resides in Bucks County, PA with her family. 

Debbie Sontupe brings nearly 30 years of experience in fundraising, major gifts, board development, communications and nonprofit management in both the nonprofit and higher education sectors to her role. Sontupe is also the President of Match Nonprofit Consulting and has worked with YMCAs across the United States in all aspects of financial development. Previously, she has held leadership positions at Mercy College in NY, Rutgers University, and YMCAs in NJ, including Vice President of Development and Marketing for the Somerset Hills YMCA. She has managed very large campaigns including a $1 billion comprehensive campaign initiative for Rutgers. Sontupe earned her Bachelor's Degree from Rutgers University and holds a Masters of Education from the Graduate School of Education, Rutgers University. She resides in Morristown, NJ with her husband Dan and their children, Justin and Sarah.

Amanda Wappes has over 30 years of marketing and communications experience in both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. Her work includes developing strategic marketing plans and promotions, market positioning, branding, communications, public relations, and media management to both regional and international organizations. She has spent the past 18 years working within the YMCA movement in a variety of marketing and fundraising roles, joining River Crossing YMCA in 2015. Wappes is the staff lead for the organization's volunteer Marketing & Communications Committee, co-chairs the Diversity, Inclusion and Global Engagement Committee, co-leads the PA State Alliance of YMCA’s Marketing Cohort and is a Service Delivery Partner in the area of marketing and communications for Y-USA. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Management from Widener University and resides in Montgomery County, PA with her family. 

Debbie Tettemer has been with our YMCA since 2011, serving as Zane’s assistant since 2013. For 8 years, she served as the Conference Coordinator for the YMCA Region 1 CEO Conference working with the committee of Y CEOs from across the northeast. Tettemer has served in administrative support roles with Central Bucks School District, American Express, United Airlines and local real estate companies to name a few. She resides in Bucks County, PA with her family.

Danielle Cioffi is senior vice president of operations for the Central Bucks Region for the River Crossing YMCA. Danielle also serves as the leader of association summer camp. Danielle first joined the Y movement in 2009 and our association in 2018. Danielle earned her Bachelor of Art in Health & Fitness Management from Concordia University and her Master of Science in Sports Management from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Danielle grew up as a "Y Kid" and loves that she is able to support our community as a Y Professional. Danielle resides in Solebury with her husband and two boys.  

After growing up at the Doylestown YMCA through youth and teen programs, Maddy Moore began her Y career as a camp counselor. Her passion for youth development and the Y mission led her to become Director of Sports and Teens at the Doylestown Y. She now proudly serves as Branch Executive of the Warminster YMCA.

Maddy holds a Master of Science in Organizational Leadership from Springfield College and a BA in English from West Chester University, where she played on the Women’s Volleyball Team. She resides in Doylestown, PA and is excited to continue growing her career at the YMCA.

Justin Grand is the Branch Director for the Doylestown branch of River Crossing YMCA, leading efforts to enhance the member experience. He holds a B.S. in Sports Management with a minor in Economics from Rutgers University and has over 14 years of experience in both for-profit and nonprofit wellness sectors. Since joining the YMCA in 2015, Justin has served communities in Central Bucks and Hunterdon County, while also contributing to local chambers and national Y leadership groups. Passionate about endurance events, he directs the YMCA Kids Triathlon, Bucks County Strong 5K, Flying Leprechaun Fun Run, and youth triathlon programs.

Kristin is a lifelong Hunterdon County resident and has served the YMCA for over 30 years. As Vice President of Operations for the Hunterdon Region, she collaborates with branch, preschool, and school-age child care teams. Her career includes hands-on experience in camp, family programs, and youth development, and she is a certified trainer in the Darkness to Light child abuse prevention program. Kristin played a key role in the merger of the Bucks and Hunterdon YMCAs, helping align programs and systems. She holds a B.A. in Recreation Management from Davis & Elkins College and lives in Califon with her husband, whom she met at the Y.

Pam has over 20 years of customer service experience and majored in Management and Marketing. She began as a part-time fitness instructor in 2013 and quickly fell in love with the Y movement and its mission. As a Hunterdon County native, Pam is deeply connected to the community. Her children attended the Child Learning Center in Annandale, NJ, and her whole family enjoys being a part of the Y.

Andrew has served the Y since summer, 2008 when he began as a sports intern in the Central Bucks Region. At the Doylestown branch, he was quickly hired and worked his way up through leadership positions serving youth and adult sports leagues and programs. In 2022, he transitioned to the Lower Region as Vice President of Operations. Andrew has a Bachelor of Science in Sports Management from York College of Pennsylvania and an MBA from Delaware Valley University.

Allyson has served the YMCA for over 20 years in Upper Bucks County and currently holds the role of Vice President of Operations for the Upper Bucks Region, overseeing the Quakertown branch. She also leads association-wide membership operations, striving to align systems for consistent, high-quality service. Allyson played a key role in the merger and launched the Y’s Call Center in 2020 to enhance member support. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Shippensburg University and maintains her Multi-Team and Branch Leader Certification from Y-USA. Allyson lives locally with her husband and two daughters.

Tim Ryan is the Branch Director of the Quakertown branch of River Crossing YMCA, leading branch operations and ensuring a high-quality member experience. He joined the organization in 2014 as Director of Competitive Aquatics at the Doylestown branch. Tim holds a B.S. in Sports Management and Business Management from Springfield College and brings deep expertise in youth development through competitive swimming. He holds multiple certifications in the sport and takes pride in supporting student-athletes’ growth both in and out of the pool.

Crystal Messer began her YMCA career in 2007 as Assistant Childcare Director at the Bethlehem YMCA. She has held various leadership roles across the Greater Valley YMCA, including Branch Director and VP of Childcare. Crystal has been instrumental in expanding youth development programs, including Pre-K Counts and Infant Toddler Contracted Slots, to improve early childhood education. She holds a degree in Elementary Education with a math concentration from York College of Pennsylvania. Originally from New Jersey, Crystal has lived in the Lehigh Valley since 2007 with her husband and two sons.

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Tami Unger joined the YMCA in 2016 as an Early Childhood Director and quickly expanded her leadership to include Camp, School-Age, and Food programs. She is passionate about building strong relationships with families and ensuring community needs are met through Y services. Now Branch Director at the Allentown Branch, Tami holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from East Stroudsburg University. She also serves as a Professional Development Specialist with the Council for Professional Recognition and volunteers with the Girl Scouts. Tami lives in Lehigh County with her husband, six children, three grandchildren, a dog, and a cat.

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Ryan Hazelett is the Senior Vice President of Child Development for River Crossing YMCA, overseeing all early childhood and before and after school programs. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Ryan began his Y journey in 2010 as an after school and camp counselor and has since held various leadership roles. He holds a degree in Early Childhood Education with a specialization in Leadership and is currently pursuing his MBA in Organizational Management. A 2024 graduate of the YMCA PA State Alliance Keystone Leadership Academy, Ryan lives in Bucks County with his wife, Ashley, and their daughter, Fallon.

Andrea Brown began her Y career in 2013 as a group fitness instructor, driven by her passion for wellness and helping others. She now serves as Senior Vice President of Health and Wellness at River Crossing YMCA. Andrea holds certifications from the American Council on Exercise (ACE) as a Personal Trainer and Group Fitness Instructor, is a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach, and has multiple specialty certifications in movement, nutrition, and mental health. She earned her BSBA in Marketing from The College of New Jersey. Andrea lives in Lower Bucks County with her husband and two boys, promoting healthy habits at home.
 

Frank Barlow is the Senior VP of Facilities and Risk Management at River Crossing YMCA, bringing 33 years of experience in the YMCA movement. He has served in various roles, including MIS Director and COO of the Hunterdon County YMCA, and now oversees facility teams and capital projects. Frank is actively involved in community organizations and nonprofit boards. He holds a B.S. in Business Administration with a minor in Spanish from Rider University and the YMCA Organizational Leader certification. Having grown up in the YMCA, Frank is passionate about its mission and values and is grateful to support its community impact.

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