Brad Perrott, Executive Director

Years at Van Wert YMCA: 3 (came from Wabash County YMCA in April 2005)

Job Description: Nothing! Everyone else does the work. I just get the credit! or Oversee the general operation of the YMCA and do strategic planning for the future of the organization

1) What do you enjoy most about working at the YMCA? Every day is different and presents new challenges and rewards.

2) What is your goal at the Y each day? To enjoy all of it and give 100%

3) What is your favorite Y activity? Soccer

4) What has been your most embarrassing moment while working at the Y? Answering the phone “Wabash County YMCA” after 7 months on the job here in Van Wert.

5) What is your favorite Y memory? Too many to select just one - but over the years it has been seeing “kids” come back to the programs with their kids!

6) Do you participate in any Y classes or sports? Soccer, Basketball

7) Were you ever in a Y youth sport? Soccer, Basketball, Racquetball

8) What is your least favorite thing to do at the YMCA? Unclogging toilets

9) What is your favorite thing to do when not working? Meeting new people

10) What is your favorite Bible verse? Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

11) What is your favorite movie? Big Jake

12) Who is your favorite superhero? Batman

13) What is your favorite holiday? Easter

14) What time do you get up in the morning? Generally 6:30 am +/-

15) What is your favorite pet? Dog What is its name? Dog (the kids call him Bandit)

16) What kind of car would you like to drive? Suburban

17) What is your favorite restaurant? Chinese

18) What is your favorite kind of ice cream? Moose Tracks

19) What do you enjoy most about spring? green grass, budding trees, and Track