Becky Harkema, CEO of the YMCA of Washington County, speaks at a 2014 community forum about the proposed new facility. Photo by Sally Y. Hart

The YMCA of Washington County’s director is resigning. Becky Harkema, CEO, submitted her resignation to the YMCA Board of Directors and the resignation will be effective January 19th, 2017. The Chair of the YMCA Board of Directors Edie Nebel stated that the board is establishing “a transition committee in order to develop a plan for CEO leadership into the future and address strategic issues relating to the organization.” Harkema has been with the local YMCA for four years.