Steven Scraggs has been named the new CEO of the Maui YMCA. Photo courtesy YMCA

The Maui News

The Maui YMCA has named Steven Scraggs, PhD, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1. Selected by the Y’s Board of Directors following a 7-month search, Scraggs will succeed Mike Morris who steps down on April 12, 2024. In his new role, Scraggs’ responsibilities will include taking the lead on the Y’s upcoming capital campaign, increasing membership, and enhancing family programming.

“During our search for a new CEO, we looked at candidates from across the country and Steven Scraggs stood out from the rest,” said Shep Nelson, Board Chair. “His energy and vision for the Maui Family YMCA is exactly what we were looking for in a leader. Steve’s experience at YMCA of Greater Kansas City and his passion for education, healthy living, and social responsibility convinced us that the Maui Family YMCA will have fantastic leadership for years to come.”

“I am thrilled to be joining the Maui Family YMCA as CEO, and my family and I are excited to become part of the Maui community.” said Scraggs of his new role in the community. “Like so many kids growing up in the Kansas City area, YMCA programming impacted my upbringing significantly. From YMCA football to my first swimming lessons, and beyond, the Y was always a big part of my life. The Y has also been a positive influence throughout my career journey, and I am honored to be chosen to lead this great organization.”

Steven Scraggs comes to the YMCA with 20 years of experience, serving for the past six years as Executive Vice President at YMCA of Greater Kansas City. Scraggs added 25 new Y-Club locations and developed many new public/private partnerships with Kansas City municipalities. His previous endeavors include serving for eight years as a high school principal and additional work with Kansas Public Schools and Southwest Early College Campus/Lincoln College Prep Academy. He received his Bachelor’s Degree in Science in Education from Emporia State University and a Master of Arts and Doctor of Philosophy from University of Missouri.