The YMCA of Western North Carolina announced recently the selection of Tim Blenco as the new president and chief executive officer, effective Dec. 1.

Blenco is currently the YMCA of WNC’s chief operating officer, a role he has held for 10 years. During his tenure, he oversaw the opening of YMCA Camp Watia, the Ferguson Family YMCA, and the Black Mountain YMCA. Blenco is a skilled fundraiser and public policy advocate who has helped facilitate the expansion of afterschool programming, deepened partnerships with local governments, and launched several evidence-based chronic disease programs, according to a news release.

Blenco previously served as the director of the Maxwell M. Corpening Jr. Memorial YMCA in Marion for several years and took on a leadership role in the McDowell community.

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