The Merrimack Valley YMCA has named Patrick Ryan as its new Chief Operations Officer (COO). Ryan will fill the position left vacant when former COO Frank Kenneally was named President and Chief Executive Officer earlier this year. In his most recent position as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Sky Family YMCA in Florida, Ryan implemented many creative program initiatives by forging collaborations with community organizations while involving volunteers and staff members. He led the acquisition of the Charlotte County Family YMCA in to the Sky Family YMCA Association and developed the “Sunshine Education Initiative” which included the construction of new facilities and the implementation of new curriculums within Early Learning Centers.