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Stephen Ives

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PRESIDENT | CEO at YMCA of Greater Houston
📍 Greater Houston, United States

Steve Ives is the President and CEO of the YMCA of Greater Houston, the fourth largest in the US. With over three decades of CEO experience within the YMCA movement, he is a recognized leader in driving community impact, stakeholder engagement, and organizational growth. He holds an MBA from Northeastern University.

Outside of his executive role, Steve is a dedicated community leader passionate about youth development and social equity. He is a husband and father who enjoys outdoor activities, including long-distance running and biking, as well as listening to live music. His personal life reflects his professional commitment to service and community building.

Unique fact: Steve has spent his entire 30+ year career leading YMCAs, progressing through CEO roles in Maine, Massachusetts, and Ohio before his current position in Houston.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
PRESIDENT | CEO
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Greater Houston, United States
Personality Overview

How Stephen shows up

Consensus Builder
Fair-minded
Appreciative

They are more likely to go for proven solutions. Win-win scenarios can appeal strongly to them. Unlike D or C types, they are calm as well as friendly and can give the impression of being more receptive than they actually are.

Priorities

Topics Stephen cares about

Community Building
His career and recent posts focus on strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, social responsibility, and creating a sense of belonging.
Nonprofit Leadership
He has extensive experience in nonprofit management, focusing on mission continuity, fundraising, and innovation, and recently gave a keynote on the topic.
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Career

Work history

11-2018
PRESIDENT | CEO
YMCA of Greater Houston
7-2015 - 10-2018
PRESIDENT | CEO
YMCA of Central Ohio
4-2005 - 6-2015
PRESIDENT | CEO
Merrimack Valley YMCA
3-1994 - 3-2005
CEO
Northern York County Family YMCA
3-1987 - 3-1994
YOUTH, TEEN CAMPING DIRECTOR
Greater Portland YMCA
In the press

Media appearances

Stephen Ives Reveals How the YMCA of Greater Houston Has .... Featured in Castro.fm
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Stephen Ives seeks to build YMCA of Greater Houston’s more equitable future. Featured in Houston Chronicle
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Education
2009 - 2011
MBA
D'Amore-McKim School of Business at Northeastern University
2010 - 2010
Social Entrepreneurship
IPADE Business School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

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