Leebo Keels

Leebo Keels is the current Powdersville Y Branch Executive at YMCA of Easley, Pickens & Powdersville. Prior to this position, Leebo served as District Executive Director at YMCA of Greenville from March 2014 to June 2019. In this role, Leebo was responsible for managing daily operations and providing leadership for $5.3 million in operations including 13,000+ members, 200 employees and oversight of two facilities totaling 82k square feet. Leebo also supervised all departments and full-time directors, including membership, childcare, aquatics, fitness, maintenance, sports, wellness, development, etc. Additionally, Leebo developed, aligned and implemented annual operating objectives and business plans for both branches in alignment with the association’s strategic goals.

During Leebo's time at YMCA of Greenville, they were also responsible for recruiting, retaining and engaging 37 volunteer board of directors to partner with on fundraising initiatives, branch operations, and budget improvements. Furthermore, Leebo organized, appointed and worked with board members on various sub committees. They also developed and maintained community partnerships with local organizations. One of their key accomplishments was working with the YMCA of Greenville Association to reach the goal of $1.25 million, providing assistance to 9,220 people. Leebo was also directly involved with a Capital Campaign in 2018-19 to expand the Caine Halter Functional Training. As

Lebo Keels has a Bachelor of Science in Sociology from Wofford College. Leebo is certified by LinkedIn in Executive Leadership and Coaching and Developing Employees.

Leebo Keels reports to Alida Gardiner, VP of Operations. Leebo Keels works with Tiffany Mullinax - Pickens Y Branch Executive, Suzanne Flaugher - Easley Y Branch Executive.