The Henderson Family YMCA Board has named David W. Caudle, Jr. as interim CEO, effective Oct 1. Caudle has served as chief operations officer at the Henderson Family YMCA for the past eight months. With more than18 years of experience, he has served in various leadership roles at Wilson Family YMCA, Fayetteville Family YMCA and Hartley Drive Family YMCA, according to information from Vanessa Jones, Henderson Family YMCA board chair.
Caudle, who has strong roots in Henderson and Vance County is a graduate of Northern Vance High School. While in high school, he developed interest in weights and fitness at the Henderson Family YMCA where he served as a camp counselor and lifeguard.
Caudle holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Science and Fitness from North Carolina A & T State University in Greensboro, where he graduated magna cum laude and was a member Phi Theta Kappa honor society. He has an associate’s degree from N.C. State University.
During the span of his career, Caudle has served on fitness boards, and has completed several leadership programs and specific YMCA certifications. His current role of managing day-to-day operations, experience in leadership and management of special YMCA programs and events positions him to spearhead the Henderson Family YMCA during this next phase of expansion as we prepare to better serve our community.
The Henderson Family YMCA board looks forward to working closely with Caudle as he adapts to this new role to ensure a smooth transition of leadership.
