David Brown

J. David Brown has been a driving force behind the YMCA brand and ambassador of the YMCA mission for nearly 30 years. As President and CEO of the Capital District YMCA since 2007, Mr. Brown is responsible for 11 branches, 65 child care program centers, two summer camps, two residence programs, and senior housing. The CDYMCA serves six counties and 90,000 members through the deployment of 1,400 staff.

Mr. Brown holds a BS degree in Business Administration from Roberts Wesleyan College in Rochester and an MBA from the University at Albany. Among his awards are 40 Elite Alumni Honoree (Capital District Business Review), 40 Under Forty Honoree (Capital District Business Review), NYS Governor’s African American Community Distinction and Director of the Year Award (Association of YMCA Professionals).