MEET YOUR YMCA LEADERS

Bob McWilliams

President/CEO

A native of Grand Forks, Bob attended Mayville State University on a basketball scholarship, completing his Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation Administration from the University of North Dakota.  Bob worked at the Y in various positions including Summer Camp Director, Youth Sports Coordinator, Member Service Coordinator and others while attending UND. He was hired full-time as Membership Director in 1997, assuming his role as Chief Operating Officer in 2000, and President/CEO in Sept, 2018.  Bob is married to wife Mary and has 2 children, John and Stephanie.

Curt Kotrba

Buildings & Grounds Director

Curt comes to the Y with over 10 years of experience in buildings and grounds and knows the Y well. He and his wife Krissy of 21 years stay busy with their children Kaytlin (18) and Marcus (14) and their three dogs and one cat. Curt played several high schools sports and enjoys camping, sports, video games, music, and spending time with his family.

Janine Jorgenson

Educational Center Director

Janine is a graduate of the Minnesota State University with Bachelor’s Degrees in Early Childhood Education.  After graduation, Janine worked as a Pre-School Teacher for the Tri-Valley Opportunity Council Migrant Head Start in Moorhead, MN.  She also worked as an Early Childhood Educator and Parent Educator of Early Childhood Family Education for the Hawley Public School District.  She was then the Parenting Resource Center Consultant for NDSU for 8 years.  Finally, Janine worked as an Assistant Project Director of Program Design and Management for the SENDCAA Head Start and Early Head Start program in Fargo, ND for 15 years before joining us at the Y as an Infant/Toddler Coordinator in January, 2013.  In June, 2013, Janine was promoted to Child Care Director.  Janine has 1 son.

Patti Reslock-McEnroe

Membership/Marketing Director 

A Devils Lake native, Patti started her career at the Y in 1979 as a swim instructor while she attended UND. During the next several years she coordinated group fitness and taught a wide variety of classes while working as a classroom teacher and coach, followed by many years in Advertising/Communications. Patti was acting YMCA Healthy Living Director for 7 years, during which time she enjoyed developing specialized programs and classes. She holds degrees in Education/Visual Arts and Technical Illustration/Graphic Design. Patti has been ACE certified in group fitness since 1989 and has acquired numerous group fitness and health-related certifications, including ACE Weight Management Specialist, ACE Functional Aging Specialist, LIVESTRONG at the YMCA, National Diabetes Prevention, and Parkinson Wellness Recovery. Patti is married to Tom McEnroe and they enjoy their two red labs, Rebel and Rowdie.

Shawn Holweger

Youth Development Director

Shawn is a certified personal trainer and strength and conditioning specialist with a Master’s degree in Kinesiology from UND. He also holds certifications from the National Strength and Conditioning Association (Personal Trainer and Strength and Conditioning Specialist). Throughout his athletic journey, Shawn has competed in a variety of sports and in 2020 he earned 3rd place in the breaststroke at the ND Men’s High School State Swim Championship. He is Red Cross CPR/AED and Lifeguarding instructor. Shawn is passionate about helping individuals achieve their goals through effective, evidence-based training methods.

Adam Sorum

Healthy Living Director 

Adam is a graduate of the University of North Dakota with a Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Education, Exercise Science and Wellness. Adam was a Personal Trainer and Clinical Exercise Specialist at Altru’s Medical Fitness Center for 13 years and worked with various organizations developing services for individuals in our region with different health conditions. Adam is an ACE Certified Personal Trainer, an ACE Certified Medical Exercise Specialist, and is certified in numerous group exercise and education formats. Adam has one son.

Danny Ray

Sports & Camp Director 

Born and raised in Grand Forks, Danny attended Central High School as a multi-sport athlete in hockey and golf. Winning a state hockey championship in 2010 and continuing his hockey career after graduating. Danny played 2 years in the NAHL and then collegiate at the University of Wisconsin-Stout while studying Psychology. Danny likes to play golf in his spare time and spend time with family.