Jason Hagensick
President & CEO, YMCA of South Palm Beach County
Jason Hagensick’s YMCA journey began as a teenager just out of high school in Corpus Christi, Texas. “That first introduction to the Y laid a solid foundation,” he recalls. “At 18, I was interacting with business executives, community leaders and elected officials. I fell in love with the kind of people the Y attracted.” Now, 36 years later, that passion remains. “The best part has been partnering with others to build stronger, healthier communities.”
Today, as President & CEO of the YMCA of South Palm Beach County, Hagensick leads an organization that serves more than 40,000 individuals annually—children, teens, families and seniors—through programs that champion youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
“Few things are more rewarding than knowing your work is making a lasting impact across generations,” he shares. “Leading this mission alongside 453 dedicated staff and over 400 volunteers is both humbling and inspiring.”
From their Boca Raton and Boynton Beach campuses, the YMCA strives to create a welcoming, supportive space where every community member can thrive. “It’s more than a job—it’s a calling, and one I’m grateful to answer every day.”
You’ll often spot their Y buses, affectionately named the Hagerty Hot Rod and the Marvelous Margaret, driving through neighborhoods, marked Transporting Future Leaders. “And that’s exactly what they’re doing,” Hagensick says. “Every one of those kids is going to make their mark—and we’re here to help ensure it’s a positive, enduring one for generations to come.”
YMCA OF SOUTH PALM BEACH COUNTY
561-395-9622
ymcapbc.org
