Missy Fike Named CEO of Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA

Fike has served as interim CEO since March 2025 and will now take on the role permanently.

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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The board of directors of the Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA has announced that Missy Fike has been named the new chief executive officer. Fike has successfully led the YMCA as interim CEO since March 2025 and will now take on the role permanently.

Why it matters

The Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA is an important community organization that provides youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs. Fike's leadership will be crucial in strengthening the YMCA's role as a vibrant community hub.

The details

Fike joined the YMCA in July 2021 and has over 15 years of leadership experience in the health and wellness field. As interim CEO, she has played a key role in expanding wellness programs, fostering community partnerships, and enhancing outreach initiatives that serve individuals and families across the region.

  • Fike joined the YMCA in July 2021.
  • Fike has served as interim CEO since March 2025.
  • Fike's new role as CEO began on February 1, 2026.

The players

Missy Fike

The new chief executive officer of the Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA, who has successfully led the organization as interim CEO since March 2025.

Mary Amon

The chair of the YMCA board of directors, who expressed the board's full confidence in Fike as the permanent CEO.

Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA

A community organization that provides youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility programs in the Kandiyohi County area.

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What they’re saying

“Her vision, dedication to our mission and ability to lead with integrity and collaboration give the board full confidence in her as our permanent CEO.”

— Mary Amon, Chair of the YMCA board of directors (wctrib.com)

“Over the past year, we have worked hard to stabilize the organization and begin charting a clear path forward. I am excited to build on that progress, strengthen our programs and partnerships, and re-establish the Y as a vibrant community hub where everyone feels welcome and supported.”

— Missy Fike, CEO of the Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA (wctrib.com)

The takeaway

Missy Fike's appointment as the permanent CEO of the Kandiyohi County Area Family YMCA is a positive step for the organization, as she has demonstrated strong leadership and a commitment to strengthening the YMCA's role as a vital community resource.