Our Staff

ANDOVER YMCA

YMCA staff are committed to serving you and your family. That's why we strive to both model and exemplify the Y's core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Management Staff | Personal Trainers

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Stephanie Brewer: Membership Director

Stephanie Brewer is a California native who received her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration with a minor in management from Wichita State University. She joined the Y in 2008 as a Manager on Duty at the North Y for 3 years before becoming membership director at Andover Y.

Tracy Ingram: Strong Kids Administrator

Tracy is a native of Andover and a Wichita State Univeristy graduate. She has been a community volunteer for many years dedicating her time to organizations such as Girl Scouts, Andover Advantage Foundation, Andover Public Library, Wichita Festivals, Inc., and Andover Public Schools.

Brandon Brugger: Fitness Director

Brandon is an Omaha, Nebraska native. He most recently worked at Lifetime Fitness in Columbus, Ohio before joining the Andover YMCA Staff. He currently holds a Master’s Degree from Western Kentucky University, where he served as a Graduate Assistant, for the Western Kentucky Strength and Conditioning Staff. His certifications include NSCA-Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, NASM-CPT and USAW-Sports Performance Coach.

Kyle Fritzler: Sports Director

Kyle is a graduate of Wichita State University with a Bachelor’s in Sport Management and completed his Master of Business Administration from Friends University. He has spent time interning with the Wichita Thunder, Wichita Wingnuts, and the National Baseball Congress World Series. Kyle oversees youth sports, adult sports, and climbing wall activities at the Andover Y.

Trish Wakefield: Aquatic Director

Trish Wakefield is a Wichita native and has been with the Andover YMCA since it opened in 2009. As aquatics director, Trish oversees the day to day operations with swim lessons, lifeguard staff, and the family water park. Trish has a passion for swimming and was a competitive swimmer from a young age.

Shannon Mallinson: Gymnastics Coordinator

Since 1998, Shannon has coached gymnastics at the El Dorado and Northwest Ys. Before joining the Andover Y team, she had gymnasts medal at local, state, and national competitions. Shannon holds a Bachelor’s in Liberal Arts from WSU. She also has certifications in Personal Training, USAG Safety, CPR, AED, First Aid, and O2.

Kristen Daniels: Group Exercise Coorindator

Kristen holds a Bachelor’s in Marketing from Pittsburg State University. She began her Y career in Nebraska before moving to Andover in 2007. Kristen holds certifications in Foundations of Group Exercise, Cardio and Step, Pilates, Personal Training, Reebok Cycling, Muscle Pump, Body Design, Ultimate Strength and Cardio, Gliding, Foam Roller Fusion, Silver Sneakers and Johnny G Spinning. She is also certified in CPR, AED and First Aid.

Amy McKenna: Youth & Family Coordinator

Amy McKenna has been a Youth and Family Coordinator with the Greater Wichita YMCA since April of 2006. She has a B.S. from Wichita State University and oversees the Kid Zone, Birthday Party coordination, Mom’s Day Out, Parent’s Night Out and Farha Family Center at the Andover Y.

Al Stephenson: Swim Coach

Al’s years of aquatic experience includes coaching student-athletes of all levels, including younger age groups, NCAA Division III All-Americans, and USA Paralympians. His coaching accomplishments include being a multiple finalist and winner of Oregon Coach of the Year, and three-time Northwest Conference Coach of the Year while at Willamette University.