Ashleigh Brown

Ashleigh Ackley is the current Annual Campaign & Development Director at YMCA of Cass and Clay Counties. Ashleigh has previously worked as a Store Operations Manager at Profile by Sanford from July 2017 to September 2021, a Fitness Trainer at Planet Fitness World Headquarters from March 2017 to July 2017, and a Personal Trainer and Fitness Experience at University of North Dakota Wellness Center from May 2016 to August 2019.

Ackley has always had a passion for fitness and helping others. Ashleigh is certified in CPR/AED and First Aid. Ashleigh has also been a National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) certified personal trainer since 2016. In their current position, they are responsible for leading the annual campaign, managing major gifts, overseeing planned giving, and working with the Board of Directors.

Ashleigh Ackley has a bachelor's degree in Exercise and Sport Science from St. Catherine University. Ashleigh is certified as a personal trainer by NETA - National Exercise Trainers Association and as a CPR/AED instructor by the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association. Ashleigh also has a certification in First Aid from the American Heart Association | American Stroke Association.

Ashleigh Ackley reports to Steve Smith, President. Ashleigh Ackley works with Heather Sauer - Aquatics Director, Britt Selbo - VP, Member & Program Services, and Anna Sather - VP, Marketing & Communications.