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At Club, our youth find a place where they feel valued and understood.

Club youth develop meaningful relationships with peers and adults. Staff members actively cultivate such relationships to ensure that every member feels connected to one or more peer adults, as well as peers. Youth are accepted for who they are and encouraged to do their best.

Meet Our Staff

Jon Hutchison

Executive Director

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About Jon

Jon Hutchison was appointed Executive Director in 2021. He previously served as Site Director at Edgewood Middle School. Jon has two master’s degrees, both dealing with youth and families. His passion for working with teens is based around them developing and reaching their full potential and developing the social and emotional skills to succeed.

Caitlin Petit

Director of Operations

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About Caitlin

Caitlin joined the team in November 2021, bringing with her years of experience in working with nonprofits of all sizes, each focusing on providing services to youth in a variety of out-of-school settings. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Middle Childhood Education that she earned from the University of Dayton. Caitlin previously worked with BGCW in 2014-2017 as our Program Director during which she would oversee our Edgewood after school program and summer camp. In 2017 she moved to Cincinnati where, most recently, she worked with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Cincinnati. She is thrilled to be back in her new role as Director of Operations.

Jenni Szafranski

Director of Development

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Liam Linkowski

Director of Programs

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About Liam

Liam joined the team as the Director of Programs in September 2024. He graduated from the University of Akron studying Criminal Intelligence Analysis. Liam has experience as the middle school director at Orrville Christian Church and as a Camp Director in Southern Maine. Liam is passionate in guiding students to develop their abilities and learn different ways to achieve their goals. Growing up in Wayne County, Liam is excited to continue investing in the youth of our community.

Ericka Barr

Office Manager

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Bri Finck

Club Director

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About Bri

Bri is originally from New Lexington, Ohio and attended Marietta College where she graduated with two degrees in Public Accounting and Management. Prior to joining the Boys and Girls Club of Wooster as Club Director, she coached softball collegiately at Marietta for 7 years. Bri is excited to make the transition to serving a younger population and encourage them to engage in activities that inspire them and help them grow.

Hannah Morber

Academic Success & Enrichment Coordinator

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About Hannah

Hannah joined the Boys & Girls Club of Wooster as the Parkview Elementary Site Director in 2024. She graduated with a degree in Early Childhood Education from Malone University and brings 5 years of teaching experience to BGCW. Using her education background, Hannah is eager to connect the youth and community in her position.

Kelly Murphy

Character & Leadership Development Coordinator

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About Kelly

Born and raised in Massillon, Ohio, Kelly graduated from Washington High School in 1992, excelling in English, Psychology, and extracurriculars like track, volleyball, and drama club. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The College of Wooster in 1997, she dedicated over a decade to mental health as a psychiatric case manager. Transitioning roles, she delved into retail management, while also founding and leading a nonprofit called Fishing’s Future, teaching fishing to families in Ohio. Now serving as a Program Coordinator at the Boys & Girls Club of Wooster, leveraging her social service experience to empower youth. Kelly resides in North Lawrence, Ohio, with her husband and two dogs.

Cam McCarty

Health & Wellness Coordinator

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Shelley Stevens

Front Desk

 

Program Staff

We could not run our before and after school programs without our program staff!

Chrissy Bialecki

Shannon Bower

Loriz Diaz

Madisyn Harper

Cortnee McVay

Amanda McVay-White

If you are interested in joining the team, visit the “Employment” tab.

Board of Directors