Kelly Emmer has been involved with the Y.M.C.A. for the past fourteen years as a volunteer and six years as a full-time employee. During this time, she developed a new health and fitness program, obtained grant funding for this program, and implemented the program in local elementary schools. The fitness program saw tremendous success, and Humana is currently funding the project.

Adam Emmer has worked for the Y.M.C.A. for the past six years as a health and fitness instructor. He participated in the pilot of the above mentioned fitness program, and is largely involved in his local community in the health and fitness realm.