Local YMCA names Patrick Mainieri Chief Operating Officer

Posted on December 1, 2021
Patrick Mainieri will join the Bloomington-Normal YMCA as the first Chief Operating Officer in the organization’s history. (WJBC file photo)

By Neil Doyle

BLOOMINGTON – The Bloomington-Normal YMCA has named Patrick Mainieri as the organization’s first Chief Operating Officer.

Mainieri is currently an assistant principal at Bloomington High School. According to a news release, he has more than 12 years of experience working with and supporting YMCA’s and 15 years in public education.

Patrick Mainieri. (Photo courtesy Bloomington-Normal YMCA)

“Patrick is a fantastic addition to the team here. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience that will help us better serve our community at a critical time,” said B.J. Wilken, CEO of the Bloomington-Normal YMCA.

Mainieri relocated to the Bloomington-Normal area in 2013 from South Carolina.

According to the release, the Chief Operating Officer’s essential job functions are multi-functional- operational, supervisory, and collaborative, and are focused on best-in-class quality and experiences for all participants.

His first day with the B-N YMCA will be Jan. 4.

Neil Doyle can be reached at [email protected]

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