Meet Our Staff

Our Mission

The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Douglas is to inspire and enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to realize their full potential as productive, responsible, and caring citizens.

Boys & Girls Club of Douglas (BGCD) has 3 Priority Outcomes:
1) Academic Success
2) Good Character and Citizenship
3) Healthy Lifestyles

Throughout its history, the Boys & Girls Club has focused on meeting the needs of children as they grow up into becoming young adults. The Club helps them to help themselves, to realize their full potential for development and improvement, and to become responsible citizens with the skills necessary for living.

Our Staff

Chief Executive Officer:  Joey Burke

Chief Operations Officer:  Whitney Tomlinson

Finance & Grant Management:  Melinda Trabing

Unit Director: Mary Groskopf

Social & Emotional Support Specialist/Mentoring Specialist:  Tania Malone

Front Desk: Ashley Reed

Art Specialist:  Baylea Senger

Garden Specialist: Rachel Hoffman

Health/Athletic Specialist: Jamie Carlson

Life Skills Specialist:  Position Available

Performing Arts/Music Specialist:  Hollie Winter

STEM Specialist: Alex Lewandowski

Teen Center Specialist:  Brendon Amble & Addy Russell

Board Members:

  • Travis Wells, Chair
  • Carl Kosters, Vice Chair
  • Catherine Nicholas, Treasurer
  • Kyle Peterson, Secretary

Members:

  • Brandon Cornelio
  • Jay Butler
  • Joel Schell
  • Lindsey Hanks
  • Molly Page
  • Paige Rider
  • Todd Moore