Meet The Team
Dear YMCA Members and Participants,
Please meet our team at The Granite YMCA. Together, we are a dedicated group of individuals connected by a shared passion and commitment to serving our members and strengthening the foundations of our community through youth development, healthy living, social responsibility, and family strengthening. Our talented staff are well vetted through a thorough interview and reference checking process. All must pass a criminal investigative check and go through both formal and on the job training programs. Our association is very proud of all our team members, and invite you to ask any of them for assistance to better improve your Y experience.
Enjoy your YMCA.
YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown staff
Eric Rightor
Executive Director
Eric joins The Granite YMCA after a lifetime of being part of the Y. Growing up in Boston, Eric learned to swim at the YMCA of Greater Boston, attended Y camp during the summers, and climbed the ranks at his local branch before shifting his career to focus on camping and adventure. He served as the Senior Program Director of the YMCA of Greater Boston’s Overnight Camps and moved on to become the Executive Director of Camp Bauercrest in Amesbury. Before joining The Granite YMCA, he had made his way to Colorado to start an outdoor adventure camp with Avid4 Adventure in Boulder, CO. However, Eric has always had the Y in mind and we are excited to welcome him as the Executive Director of the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown. Eric has seen and experienced first-hand the power of the Y community in teaching the valuable lessons of life that will enable anyone for success, no matter their life’s pursuit. When he’s not at work, you can find him at competing at the curling club, tinkering around his shop at home, paddling around local lakes and exploring the backcountry in every way he can with his wife and his fuzzy pup Roscoe.
Kristin Carlson
Early Learning Center Director
Kristin joined the YMCA Allard Center team in the fall of 2016. She holds an MBA in Athletic Administration from Southern New Hampshire University. She began her Y career in Merrimack as a camp counselor almost a decade ago. Kristin previously served as the Assistant Child Care Director and Assistant Teen Trip Camp Director at the Allard Center. In 2023, Kristin was promoted to Early Learning Center Director and now also oversees Teen Trip Camp as the director. She strives to help children and teens learn and grow through the Y mission and experiences in programs and at camp.
Tim Curran
Aquatics Director
With over 25 years of experience in YMCA Aquatics, Tim has enjoyed spending most of his time in and around the water his entire life. He started as a lifeguard and swim instructor for the Merrimack YMCA as a sophomore in high school. He continued his YMCA career in roles ranging from Shift Supervisor, Head Guard, and Aquatics Coordinator at two different associations in Washington State where he started his family. In 2010, he returned home to New Hampshire and joined the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown Aquatics Team. He has served several years prior to his current role at the Allard Center as the Assistant Aquatics Director. Tim is also a YMCA Lifeguard Instructor and a YMCA Swim Lessons Trainer.
Damon Honeycutt
Associate Gymnastics Director/Gymnastics Camp Director
Damon joined the YMCA Allard Center team in 2022. He grew up in Southern Oregon, Alaska, Hawaii, and California and has practiced martial arts and parkour for over 35 years. He has always taught on a grassroots level, for he feels that the above arts need to be open and available to all with the passion, curiosity, or need to practice them. Martial arts led Damon to tour over 20 countries as a professional dancer and performer, and during this, he was able to learn, explore, refine and teach his skills to a multitude of people from all over the world. While Damon has not had much experience with the YMCA yet, he has always been impressed by its mission. It is that mission that brought him to the Y. He strives to support the gymnastic and ninja programs we have and expand them as well in an inclusive collaborative way. Damon looks forward to the future working with Meg, Anna, and the entire Gymnastics team!
Anna-Lise LeBlanc
Operations Director
Anna-Lise began working at the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown in March of 2013 as the Tiger Sharks swim team head coach and Aquatics Coordinator. Since then, she held the roles of Aquatics Director and Senior Program Director. In 2016, she assisted in opening of the Multigenerational Center in collaboration with other staff to bring older adult programming to the Allard Center. Anna-Lise serves on a variety of The Granite YMCA's committees to improve member and staff experience, plan events and review policies. Prior to joining the team at the Allard Center, Anna-Lise worked at a private health club for 15 years primarily in aquatics and membership. As the Operations Director, Anna-Lise looks forward to the opportunity to work with the Allard Center's team of directors to not only share experiences and mentor, but also learn from them all. When Anna-Lise is not at the Y, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
Bri Marshall
School Age Child Care Director
Bri Marshall is constantly motivated by working with the youth in our communities. Her professional background consists of several years working in mental health, social/human services, and child care. Bri's faith drives her to bring forth her best efforts in all that she does. In her spare time, Bri enjoys writing, reading, horseback riding, sports, and spending time with loved ones. She understands that the journey of working with our youth has its difficulties, as do all paths in life, but it's absolutely rewarding to plant seeds into the minds of our future innovative leaders!
Meg Norklun
Senior Program and Gymnastics Director
Meg grew up as a Y kid, taking gymnastics, dance and swimming lessons at the North Andover Y at the tender age of 3. As a teenager she volunteered for many areas of the Y, including the welcome center, aquatics, gymnastics, and basketball, and was also a member of the YMCA Leaders Club for teens. At age 16 Meg joined the Y team as a paid employee, teaching gymnastics and life guarding her way through high school. She later attended Springfield College in Massachusetts, and competed on the Springfield College gymnastics team. She became an All American on the uneven bars by winning 3rd place at USGF Division II Nationals, and to this day she still holds the uneven bar school record with a score of 9.65! In 1994 Meg began working part time at the YMCA Allard Center teaching gymnastics, and in the fall of 1995, Meg became the gymnastics director. Since that time, the program has grown by leaps and bounds, adding equipment, specialty classes, participants, and members on the gymnastics team!
Nicci Webster
Regional School Age Child Care Director
Nicci has a BA in Psychology from the University of New Hampshire at Manchester. She began her career at the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown as the Kindergarten Wrap-Around Program Lead Teacher in 2009. In 2013, Nicci became the Assistant Child Care Director and Assistant Director at Camp Halfmoon. Most recently, Nicci served as the Child Care Director at the Allard Center. In 2023, Nicci was promoted to Regional School Age Child Care Director and now oversees before and after school programs in Goffstown, Manchester and Londonderry. She looks forward to contuining to work with youth throughout NH.
Katie Welch
Senior Director of Member Experience
A New Hampshire native, Katie graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a B.S. in Exercise Science. She is certified in various group class formats and fitness specialties in addition to being a personal trainer. Before beginning her career at the Granite YMCA in 2012, Katie spent many years working in the cycling and outdoor retail industry. She has a great passion for fitness in all forms, and likes to bring an element of fun to her work.
YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown Advisory Board
Julie Alig Scala
Frank Anderson
Nikita Bhat
Youth Representative
Sean Carter
Steve Dutton
Katy Easterly-Martey
Doug Ewing
Kevin Feeney
Bronwen Flahive
Virginia Gregoire
Chair
Virginia grew up in Epsom, NH. Her previous roles have been as a Designer/eLearning Developer. She held a position as a Training Specialist- Worker's Comp and District Sales Manager.
Virginia got involved in the YMCA from her children who have been active in many YMCA activities including gymnastics and ninja. She loves the values the YMCA exhibits and teaches. The staff have been great role models for her kids. The programs have helped her kids stay healthy and happy, while gaining confidence and becoming good community members. Virginia hopes to be a voice for parents, volunteers, and she hopes to help the YMCA continue to make a positive impact in the community.
In Virginia's free time, she enjoys camping, crafting, and games with her family.
Dan Grinley
Vice Chair
Matt Pelletier
Eric Randall
Sarah Tierney
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