June 11, 2025 – The CEO Search Committee and the Board of Directors at the YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston announced the selection of Brian Curtin of Kittery, ME as incoming CEO, effective June 16, 2025. Curtin will succeed Steven Wallace, who recently announced his retirement.

A mission-driven and community-centered leader, Curtin brings decades of experience in collegiate athletics and national youth safety to the YMCA, along with a proven commitment to youth development, organizational growth, and inclusive leadership.

Curtin most recently served as Director of Audit at the U.S. Center for SafeSport, a national nonprofit dedicated to making youth safety the foundation of sport and recreation. In this role, he led a team that ensured more than 50 National Governing Bodies within the Olympic Movement complied with comprehensive youth protection policies.

Prior to SafeSport, Curtin was Director of Athletics at Saint Joseph’s College of Maine. During his tenure, he expanded athletic programming, led a $5 million capital project for new outdoor facilities, increased staffing, managed a $1.2 million budget, and enhanced campus wellness and aquatics programming. His work was marked by strategic planning, fundraising success, and the development of a values-based staff culture.

“Brian brings a powerful combination of heart, vision, and experience to this role,” said Lena-Jo Hartley, Board Chair of the YMCA of Auburn-Lewiston. “His deep commitment to youth, community, and mission-driven leadership made him a standout choice. We’re thrilled to welcome him and look forward to the future of the Y under his guidance.”

A proud native of the Northeast, Curtin holds a master’s degree from George Washington University and a bachelor’s degree from Saint Michael’s College. His connection to the Y runs deep, as his first experience with organized basketball was as a “biddy player” at the YMCA in Burlington, VT.

“It’s an honor to step into this role at the Auburn-Lewiston YMCA, an organization clearly committed to youth development, wellness and community engagement,” said Curtin. “I want to sincerely thank Lena-Jo Hartley and the Board of Directors for their trust and support and extend my gratitude to Steve Wallace for his leadership and lasting contributions. I’m excited to build on that strong foundation—listening, learning, and building partnerships to ensure the Y continues to be a welcoming, safe, empowering space for all.”