The YMCA of Greater Birmingham has brought in an Indiana nonprofit leader to open its next chapter.

Chad Zaucha will become president and CEO starting June 2. He replaces Dan Pile, who has led the organization since 2017 and has overall had a 45-year career with YMCA.

Under Pile, Birmingham’s Northeast YMCA launched a $15.3 million redevelopment project on its 8-acre Roebuck campus. The effort includes 22 Habitat for Humanity homes and a renovated community resource center.

“Our committee was focused on finding a visionary leader with a bias for action who could advance the outstanding work, collaborations and foundation already established by Dan, and we wholeheartedly believe Chad is that person,” said Chip Watts, board chair for YMCA of Greater Birmingham. “The Board of Directors thanks Dan Pile for his service to our YMCA and the legacy he leaves here.”

Zaucha has been president and CEO of the YMCA of Muncie in Muncie, Indiana, and brings over 20 years of Y leadership experience to Birmingham.

Zaucha graduated from Indiana State University with a bachelor of science degree in health education; and a master’s degree in physical education.

He started his YMCA career with the YMCA of Clay County in Brazil, Indiana.

He’s led YMCA operations in membership, wellness and aquatics, youth and teen programming and residential camps.

He has helped raise more than $50 million in capital programs and facility development.

He has led successful annual campaigns, endowment growth, and competitive grant strategies. He currently serves on the YMCA of the USA’s National Human Resources Task Force, chairs the Indiana State Alliance of YMCAs, is a member of the New Market Opportunity Fund CDE Advisory Board and is a leader at various national and regional conferences.

Zaucha has been active in his church, and has served in numerous civic and education-based leadership roles—including the Muncie Chamber of Commerce, Education Transformation Team for Muncie Community Schools and as a Cradle to Career Collaborative Action Network leader.

He will move his wife, Ashlee, and four children to Birmingham: Reese, Brecke, Ryker and Beaux.

Zaucha enjoys fishing, golf and reading in his free time.

The YMCA of Greater Birmingham opened in 1884, with a mission is to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body.

The YMCA of Greater Birmingham has seven membership branch locations, two youth centers, Camp Cosby sleepaway camp and dozens of after-school sites.