Chris Lovasco

Chris Lovasco began their career in the fitness industry over 25 years ago. Chris started as the owner of a personal training company, then became the Health and Wellness Director at the Beverly Regional YMCA. In 1998, they were promoted to Greater Beverly Executive Director at the YMCA of the North Shore, and in 2003 they were again promoted to Regional Executive Director. In 2007, Chris was promoted to Chief Operating Officer, and in 2014 they were named President and CEO. Under their leadership, the YMCA of the North Shore has become one of the most successful and respected Ys in the country.

Chris Lovasco holds a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) in Health and Fitness from Springfield College, as well as a certification from the YMCA of the USA in Organizational Leadership. Prior to this, Chris Lovasco graduated from Gloucester High School.

Some direct reports include Mari Matt - Executive Director of Human Resources, Gerald MacKillop - SVP, Membership & Program, and Brian Flynn - Executive Director, Lynch/van Otterloo YMCA.