staff
Ryan Yunkers
Executive Director
Hi, I'm Ryan Yunkers, the Executive Director at the facility. I think it's an amazing asset to have a center of this quality in this community. I am excited to be a part of this organization and community! I grew up in Mellen, Wisconsin, but have lived in the Mankato area since 2002 with my wife Molly and two sons, Ethan and Connor. I completed my undergraduate and graduate degrees at UW-Stevens Point. I recently went on to St. Cloud State for my doctorate. My goal is to help the Rec Center serve the people in this area by being the center for recreational and community events, and to help the staff and the members who walk through the door live happier, healthier lives. I'm a lifelong advocate of recreation and fitness, so you'll likely see me swimming in the Rec pool, working out, or even biking in from Mankato.
Contact me by email at lcarcdirector@gmail.com
Larissa Ward
Family Programs Manager
Hi! I’m Larissa Ward the Family Programs Manager. I coordinate the Fit Kids Program, Senior Events, and Special Events here at the Lake Crystal Recreation Center. I grew up in the Lake Crystal/Madelia area and attended school at LCWM. I continued my education at Minnesota State University, Mankato and graduated with a B.S. degree in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services, with an emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation. Outside of work, I love spending time with my husband, five children, their significant others, and my granddaughter. I enjoy camping in the middle of nowhere, travel, photography, cooking and spending time with my animals.
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If you have any questions please contact me at lcarcfitkids@gmail.com
Renee Dahm
Health/Wellness & Marketing Manager
Hi Everyone, My name is Renee Dahm. You will see me helping at the front desk, teaching land and water classes and in my office working on marketing materials. Outside of the rec center In my free time I enjoy yoga, running, swimming, group fitness, cooking, camping, and spending time with friends and family. I am a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor, Kids Yoga and Pound Instructor, and Nutrition Coach. I would love to help you be well!!
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Please feel free to contact me at lcarcrenee@gmail.com with any questions or comments, I'd love to hear from you!
Katie Murphy
Manager of Aquatics and Rentals
Hi, I'm Katie Murphy. I'm the Aquatics and Facility Rentals Director here at the rec center. I grew up in New Prague, MN and went to college at Minnesota State University, Mankato. I have a Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services with an emphasis in Leisure Planning Management. I love to stay active by working out and participating in outdoor activities such as hiking and kayaking. I'm very excited to be a part of this community, and to help people achieve their recreational and fitness goals.
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Please feel free to contact me at lcarcwellness@gmail.com with any questions or comments, I'd love to hear from you!
Bethany Maxwell
Membership & Front Desk Manager
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Hi! I'm Bethany Maxwell and you will find me most often behind the Front Desk greeting our members or working on memberships. I grew up in southern Minnesota and attended Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato. Please feel free to contact me at lcarcbethany@gmail.com with any membership questions you may have!