The YMCA of Greater Rochester has named a new president and CEO who will fill the role after George Romell retires next year.
Ernest Lamour most recently served as president and CEO of the Ridgewood YMCA in New Jersey, and before that led the Stamford YMCA in Connecticut and worked in various leadership roles with the Stamford Jewish Community Center.
He was born in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, and lived there the first eight years of his life. After moving to the U.S., Lamour spent a lot of time at his local YMCA in Stamford, and said that’s where his passion for sports and helping the community took shape.
Lamour said that the YMCA can change lives and help establish a safe and productive path forward for youths.
Lamour begins his new position with the YMCA of Greater Rochester on Jan. 9.
Romell is retiring after being with the YMCA for 33 years and serving as leader since 1998.
