Rhonda Helton Retires After 35 Years

VP of Child Development at Greater Kingsport Family YMCA, Rhonda Helton, Retires After 35 Years of Loyal Service

Rhonda Helton, Vice President of Child Development at the Greater Kingsport Family YMCA, is retiring after 35 years of dedicated service. Rhonda has been an invaluable member of the organization for the past 35 years, and her contributions to the YMCA’s mission and to the children and families we serve have been immeasurable.

Helton began her career with the YMCA in 1987, immediately after graduating college, and has been the driving force behind the growth and success of our child development programs. Her dedication to providing high-quality care and education to children of all backgrounds has made a lasting impact on the lives of countless families in our community.

Throughout her tenure, Rhonda has played a critical role in expanding our programs, improving our facilities, and developing our staff. She has been a trusted mentor and leader, always striving to inspire and empower those around her to reach their full potential. Rhonda’s staff is grateful for the opportunity to have worked under her tutelage and the parents of the children she has cared for have also expressed their appreciation for Helton's commitment and dedication over the years. Her passion for the Y’s mission and for making a difference in the lives of others has been an inspiration to us all.

"Rhonda has been a true leader and mentor to our staff, and her commitment to the children we serve has been unwavering," said KC Bittle, CEO/President of the Kingsport Family YMCA. "Her passion for the YMCA's mission and for making a difference in the lives of others is a true inspiration to us all."

Helton's retirement marks the beginning of a new chapter for the Greater Kingsport Family YMCA. Her successor, Rochelle Wilking, has been named, and the YMCA is confident that her experience and leadership will help the Y continue to deliver the high-quality child development programs that our community depends on.

We are grateful for the 35 years of dedication, hard work, and unwavering commitment she has given to the Greater Kingsport Family YMCA and wishes her all the best in her retirement. We know that her legacy will continue to live on in the impact she has had on our organization and the community.