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READING, Pa. – YMCA of Reading & Berks County announced on Monday the appointment of Ken Borkey, Jr. as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), promoting the longtime YMCA leader who has served the organization for nearly 15 years. Borkey will succeed Phillip Borup, who has served the Y for more than three years leading the organization, according to a press release from the YMCA.<\/p>\n
Officials say with nearly 15 years of service to the YMCA of Reading & Berks County, Borkey has held several leadership roles during his tenure, most recently overseeing operations as chief operating officer (COO). His long-standing commitment to the YMCA\u2019s mission and deep knowledge of its programs, staff, and community partnerships position him well to guide the organization forward.<\/p>\n
\u201cKen\u2019s dedication to the YMCA and the people we serve has been evident throughout his career,\u201d said James Michalak, Chair of the YMCA of Reading & Berks County Board of Directors. \u201cHis leadership, institutional knowledge, and unwavering passion for strengthening our community make him the right person to lead the Y into its next chapter.\u201d<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Board of Directors is grateful for Phillip\u2019s leadership and service during his tenure,\u201d said Michalak. \u201cWe appreciate his contributions in developing leadership for Y staff to advance the mission of the YMCA.\u201d Borup joined the YMCA of Reading & Berks County in 2022 and helped guide the organization through a period of operational growth and strategic initiatives, including unifying multiple locations under one brand, to strengthen programs, accessibility, and membership, officials say.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is truly an honor to step into the role of CEO for the YMCA of Reading & Berks County,\u201d said Borkey. \u201cThe Y has always been more than an organization to me; it\u2019s a community that builds confidence, connection, and opportunity for people across Berks County. I\u2019m excited to continue working alongside our incredible staff, volunteers, and members to grow programs that positively impact lives every day.\u201d<\/p>\n
The release says for 167 years, the YMCA of Reading & Berks County has strengthened the local community through putting Judeo-Christian principles into practice with programs that builds healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. The YMCA of Reading & Berks County operates five branches in Adamstown, Mifflin, Reading, Sinking Spring and Tri Valley; two Early Learning Centers in Reading and Richmond; and seven transitional housing programs for residential care at the Reading Y and Camp Joy locations.<\/p>\n