# Glen Gunderson

> Glen Gunderson is president and CEO of YMCA of the North, which he joined in June 2012 after executive roles at Life Time and RedBrick. His leadership connects youth development, community partnerships, outdoor experiences and a practical approach to shared responsibility.

- **Role:** President & CEO at YMCA of the North
- **Organizations:** YMCA of the North, Life Time, RedBrick Health, Daxko, Kaleidoscope Group, YMCA of the USA, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Twin Cities, Beacons Network
- **Education:** Bachelor of Arts, St. Olaf College, LEAD program (executive education), Stanford University Graduate School of Business
- **Known for:** Led YMCA of the North during a $231 million comprehensive campaign., Recognized in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2007 and Most Admired CEOs in 2020., Selected for Northern Star Scouting’s 2026 Spurgeon Award.

## Career timeline

- **Before 2012** — Held senior marketing and business development roles at Life Time and served as chief business officer at RedBrick Health.
- **2012-06** — Joined the YMCA as president and CEO.
- **2018-2023** — Served on the YMCA of the USA board.
- **2020** — Named a Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal Most Admired CEO honoree.
- **2024** — Joined the Daxko board.

## Achievements

- Led YMCA of the North during a $231 million comprehensive campaign.
- Recognized in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 in 2007 and Most Admired CEOs in 2020.
- Selected for Northern Star Scouting’s 2026 Spurgeon Award.

## Latest updates

- **2026-07** — Participated as a presenter at the YMCA World Council in Toronto.
- **2026-10** — Named for the 2026 Spurgeon Award at Northern Star Scouting’s October 8 Community Builder Celebration.

## Links

- Website: https://www.ymcanorth.org/about/executive_team/glen_gunderson
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glengunderson

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Last updated: 2026-10-14