Executive Staff

The Executive Staff oversees daily operations across both YMCA campuses, coordinates support staff, leads fundraising efforts, and secures foundation and grant funding to sustain the organization’s mission.

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Tim Cahhal
CEO

BAS – Organizational Leadership – University of Wyoming

Tim is an outdoors enthusiast, dabbling in many activities that mountain culture offers. He has served the community through multiple youth and adult programs over the past 20 years, bringing time and knowledge. He is an ambassador to external organizations that share our mission of helping you find your best self through lifelong health and wellness. Tim has been omnipresent at the Y, ensuring that all facets of the organization meet the standards that our members have come to expect. Over the past 16 year’s Tim has worked in or managed every aspect of this organization. Now spending most of his time finding funding. When you are ready to make your donation, let me know!

Tim Cahhal - CEO

Seth Fischer
Operations Director

ISSA Master Trainer – Fitness Trainer, Specialist in Group Exercise, Youth Fitness, Nutrition, Senior Fitness, and Corrective Exercises

Seth is a husband and father of four who values Faith, Family, Fitness, and Community. He enjoys spending time outdoors with his family and can often be found running trails, lifting weights, or being in the community. Seth believes that staying active builds both physical and mental strength and resilience. He enjoys encouraging others in the community to pursue healthy and active lifestyles. His commitment to family, fitness, faith, and community drives everything he does.

Seth Fischer - Operations Director

Kennedy Stahlbuck
Membership Experience Director

Human Health Science, Accounting, CNA, MA certifications- Sheridan College

Kennedy enjoys an active family-centered life with her 2 kids and a strong love for the outdoors. Whether it’s spending time outside or staying active within the community, she values balance, health, and family. With her background in both health science and accounting, giving her a well-rounded background that blends wellness and organization, which she brings to the YMCA with her positive attitude and dedication.

Kennedy Stahlbuck

Janell Happs
Aquatics Director – Certified American Red Cross Trainer

BA – Organizational & Strategic Communications – University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Howdy! My name is Janell, and I’ve been a part of the YMCA Aquatics community for 14+ years and the Aquatics Director here since 2022! I have a passion for teaching swim lessons, training CPR courses, coaching my aquatics staff, and expanding my knowledge to best support this amazing town.

Aracely Castro
Aquatics Lead Staff

Aracely moved to Buffalo in 2022. She grew up swimming competitively, which then led to an amazing opportunity to coach kiddos. She loves working with all the people of this community and has a soft spot for teaching kids (especially the little guys). Cely joined the Wyoming Army National Guard in 2025 as a way to serve her country and continue to be a part of the community.

Aracely Castro

Kohl Kohlhase
Facilities Coordinator

Kohl enjoys being hands-on, helping where he is needed, and taking pride in the behind-the-scenes work that helps our members, families, and staff have a great experience every day. Outside of work, Kohl enjoys paddleboarding, mountain unicycling, backcountry skiing, and snowboarding, which reflects his love for staying active, being outdoors, and enjoying life.

Kohl Kohlhase