Welcome Matt!
May 16, 2025
1 min read
Gladden Community House is excited to share that MATT BRUNS will be joining the team as Chief Advancement Officer. Matt brings over 25 years of experience from the YMCA of Bucyrus, Central Ohio, and Lebanon, Ohio, in roles that have included Youth Program Director, Executive Officer, District Executive Officer, Major Gifts Officer, and Chief Development Officer. He enjoys building "win-win" relationships that result in a positive impact on the community. Matt is passionate about Gladden's mission and looks forward to being an advocate of our programs and services.
Matt is also a proud veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a proud graduate of The Ohio State
University.
Please join us in welcoming Matt to the GCH Team, Gladden
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