Lucas Hughes - C.E.O.
Hi, I’m Lucas Hughes, the Chief Executive Officer. I have worked at the Newton YMCA since October 2017 and I'm loving it! I am happily married to my beautiful wife, Jennah and parents to our daughters, Remi and Chloe. We also have two dogs, Margo and Tucker. Jennah and I recently moved back from Denver, Colorado where I held a youth sports coordinator position for the City of Lakewood. While living in Colorado, we loved going skiing, hiking, and enjoyed long walks with our dogs, but Iowa was calling for us to come back home.
My background in member acquisition/retention, fitness, and athletics allow me to lend my expertise in certain areas of our YMCA, but it’s my passion to help others that gives me the gratitude to come to my job every day with a smile.
Contact lucas.hughes@newtonymca.org or call 641-792-4006.
My background in member acquisition/retention, fitness, and athletics allow me to lend my expertise in certain areas of our YMCA, but it’s my passion to help others that gives me the gratitude to come to my job every day with a smile.
Contact lucas.hughes@newtonymca.org or call 641-792-4006.
Kevin Clark - Property Director
Hi, I'm Kevin Clark, Property Director at the Newton YMCA. I have been with the Newton YMCA going on 7 years now and I can honestly say that it's the best job I've ever had!
I have lived in Newton all of my life and I previously worked for Maytag Brockway Mechanical and TPI.
I am married to Krista (Roper) and we have 5 children. Derrike (24) works for PDI in Ankeny IA, Kelsey (22) is a dental assistant with Fuller Associates Family Dentistry in Altoona IA, Denae (18) is attending DMACC and works at Kayla's Dance Studio right here in Newton, Mac (15) is a Freshman here at Newton High School, and Jackson (9) is in 3rd grade at Aurora Heights.
My passion in life is auto racing and my son Derrike and I race karts together at the Newton Kart Klub. He has moved onto micro sprints and in a couple of years he will be moving onto sprint cars. My other favorite past time is taking trips with my wife to Las Vegas where we enjoy the shows, food, and have been known to catch a Def Leppard concert here and there.
Contact Kevin at kevin.clark@newtonymca.org or by calling (641) 792-4006.
I have lived in Newton all of my life and I previously worked for Maytag Brockway Mechanical and TPI.
I am married to Krista (Roper) and we have 5 children. Derrike (24) works for PDI in Ankeny IA, Kelsey (22) is a dental assistant with Fuller Associates Family Dentistry in Altoona IA, Denae (18) is attending DMACC and works at Kayla's Dance Studio right here in Newton, Mac (15) is a Freshman here at Newton High School, and Jackson (9) is in 3rd grade at Aurora Heights.
My passion in life is auto racing and my son Derrike and I race karts together at the Newton Kart Klub. He has moved onto micro sprints and in a couple of years he will be moving onto sprint cars. My other favorite past time is taking trips with my wife to Las Vegas where we enjoy the shows, food, and have been known to catch a Def Leppard concert here and there.
Contact Kevin at kevin.clark@newtonymca.org or by calling (641) 792-4006.
Andy Karr - Finance & HR Director
Hi, I’m Andy Karr, Director of Finance and Human Resources, at the Newton YMCA. That bloated title really just means I get to handle all sorts of “office” related activities, like billing, human resources, record keeping, budgeting, payroll and dancing … well, everything except that last one. I don’t dance. At least not very well.
I came to Newton in 2004, chasing a job and a girl to central Iowa from my hometown in St. Paul, Minn. The job’s changed but the woman remains the same – my lovely wife, Amanda. We have one child, our beautiful daughter Amelia, born in 2015.
I’m a big sports fan and, much to the chagrin of my Chicago-loving co-workers, I root for the Minnesota Vikings, Twins, Wild and Wolves. I love to read, everything from fiction to stuff about cool theoretical physics, most of which I don’t really understand. I’m a devout Mad Men and Game of Thrones fanatic and I have a big, fluffy Great Pyrenees named Bailey, who’s great for wrestling or just warming your feet on a cold winter night.
Contact Andy at andy.karr@newtonymca.org or by calling (641) 792-4006.
I came to Newton in 2004, chasing a job and a girl to central Iowa from my hometown in St. Paul, Minn. The job’s changed but the woman remains the same – my lovely wife, Amanda. We have one child, our beautiful daughter Amelia, born in 2015.
I’m a big sports fan and, much to the chagrin of my Chicago-loving co-workers, I root for the Minnesota Vikings, Twins, Wild and Wolves. I love to read, everything from fiction to stuff about cool theoretical physics, most of which I don’t really understand. I’m a devout Mad Men and Game of Thrones fanatic and I have a big, fluffy Great Pyrenees named Bailey, who’s great for wrestling or just warming your feet on a cold winter night.
Contact Andy at andy.karr@newtonymca.org or by calling (641) 792-4006.
Mary Sales - Marketing & Special Events Director
Hi, I'm Mary Sales, the Marketing and Special Events Director at the Newton YMCA. I grew up and currently live in Pella. I went to school at both DMACC and Clemson University. (Tigers and Bears, Oh My!) During my time at Clemson, I rowed on the Women's Rowing Team and made friends that will last me a lifetime! I graduated from DMACC, and I am honored to have memorable experiences at both colleges.
I am truly excited about my future at the Y where I welcome the opportunity to open a new chapter in my career. I enjoy working with non-profits and being part of a positive team environment. I love that I am able to wear so many hats at the Y and work on a little bit of everything from Facebook posts to community events to checking in members at the front desk. Every day is a little bit different and never dull!
In my free time I enjoy spending time outside, traveling with my friends, and doing the occasional crossword puzzle! I am excited to get to know the community of Newton!
Contact Mary at mary.sales@newtonymca.org or call 641-792-4006
I am truly excited about my future at the Y where I welcome the opportunity to open a new chapter in my career. I enjoy working with non-profits and being part of a positive team environment. I love that I am able to wear so many hats at the Y and work on a little bit of everything from Facebook posts to community events to checking in members at the front desk. Every day is a little bit different and never dull!
In my free time I enjoy spending time outside, traveling with my friends, and doing the occasional crossword puzzle! I am excited to get to know the community of Newton!
Contact Mary at mary.sales@newtonymca.org or call 641-792-4006
Scott Taylor - Adult & Youth Sports Director
I was born and raised in Hampton, Illinois. Hampton is a small town on the banks of the Mississippi river near the Quad City area. I have worked for the Y movement for close to 20 years and have loved every minute of it.
Instilling the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through sports is my passion. I am an avid sports fan. My favorite thing to do is watch the St. Louis Cardinals play baseball on TV. Newton has a radio affiliate for Cardinal baseball ~ KCOB AM 1280 on the dial ~ this will make me very happy during the summer months and into October (Sorry Cub fans)!
My hobbies include working out, listening to music, and an occasional game of golf. One of my most memorable experiences is playing basketball in Cal Ripken’s house. I really look forward to making Newton a better place for children and families.
Contact Scott at scott.taylor@newtonymca.org or call (641) 792-4006.
Instilling the values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility through sports is my passion. I am an avid sports fan. My favorite thing to do is watch the St. Louis Cardinals play baseball on TV. Newton has a radio affiliate for Cardinal baseball ~ KCOB AM 1280 on the dial ~ this will make me very happy during the summer months and into October (Sorry Cub fans)!
My hobbies include working out, listening to music, and an occasional game of golf. One of my most memorable experiences is playing basketball in Cal Ripken’s house. I really look forward to making Newton a better place for children and families.
Contact Scott at scott.taylor@newtonymca.org or call (641) 792-4006.
Wesley Triplett - Child Care Director
Hi, I’m Wesley Triplett the child care director. I am a Kansas City native and I love working with children. I have worked for other Y’s in Kansas City and Atlanta. I am a proud father of Zion (20) and Zaria (15) and am engaged to the wonderful Tawanda Anderson. I have worked in youth development for over 20 years and I have a passion to see children grow. I have worked with children from birth - 18. I believe that you can gain great insight and wisdom from interactions with children.
I am a former professional musician and I love all types of music. I am a classically trained trombone player but I play a wide variety of other instruments to include bass and lead, guitar, percussion, and piano. I am as passionate about music as I am about children and have been blessed to play behind some major artist
The YMCA allows me to be a part of a mission-minded organization that supports and makes the local community better. I am elated to work here at the Newton Y and I look forward to helping with current and future community work.
“Be the change you want to see” by Mahatma Gandhi.
Contact Wesley at Wesley.Triplett@newtonymca.org or call (641) 792-7021.
I am a former professional musician and I love all types of music. I am a classically trained trombone player but I play a wide variety of other instruments to include bass and lead, guitar, percussion, and piano. I am as passionate about music as I am about children and have been blessed to play behind some major artist
The YMCA allows me to be a part of a mission-minded organization that supports and makes the local community better. I am elated to work here at the Newton Y and I look forward to helping with current and future community work.
“Be the change you want to see” by Mahatma Gandhi.
Contact Wesley at Wesley.Triplett@newtonymca.org or call (641) 792-7021.
Amy Trostel - Membership Director
My name is Amy Trostel, and I feel truly blessed to work for the Newton YMCA. Since I started working at the YMCA in 2016, it has become a second home to me. I truly feel that this is an outstanding place to work, where I have met so many wonderful people and co- workers. Away from work, I truly enjoy the responsibilities and relationships that come with the gift of being a mother. I feel that my 2 children are growing up way too fast. I also have an amazing dog named Bentley, who has brought a great deal of fun filled days and memories to me. I am excited to see what the YMCA has in store for the future and look forward to continue to work for our excellent team and community.
Contact Amy at amy.trostel@newtonymca.org or by calling 641-792-4006
Contact Amy at amy.trostel@newtonymca.org or by calling 641-792-4006