The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy (MEWSA) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Board member, Douglas A. Wheeler.

Doug has spent the past twelve plus years at New York Life as Head of State Government Affairs in the Office of Governmental Affairs. In his role, Doug and his team were responsible for the company’s government affairs operation in all 50 states including all activities involving the National Association of Insurance Commissioners.  Prior to his tenure at New York Life, Doug served as Director of the Division of Insurance in the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance. Other previous roles held by Doug in the Department include Assistant Commissioner for Legislative and Regulatory Affairs and Chief of Staff. He has also served as General Counsel and Board Secretary for The Performance Insurance Company, as Vice President of Riverview Professional Services, and as Counsel in the New Jersey State Senate where he staffed the Senate Commerce and Judiciary Committees. 

Doug is a graduate of Seton Hall University School of Law J.D. and the University of Rochester, BA, in History and Political Science. He resides in Metuchen with his wife and family, and volunteers on the Board of “It Takes A Borough” (formerly the Fuccile Foundation), a charitable organization which raises money for families in need. 

“We are thrilled that Doug has chosen to share his talents with our Board” said John Dowd, Chairman of the Board of Directors.  Rose Cushing, President & CEO, added that “We look forward to the experience and perspective Doug is bringing to our organization.”

YMCA Board members are responsible for establishing policy and strategic direction for the Y, as well as creating opportunities and establishing relationships that advance the YMCA’s mission and cause.  The Board of the YMCA of MEWSA is currently comprised of twenty-seven members with strong professional and community ties to Middlesex County.

Aboutthe YMCA of MEWSA

The YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge & South Amboy is a charitable, nonprofit organization devoted to supporting individuals and families—regardless of age, income or background—in their quest to realize their full potential through programs and services that foster youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Each day we serve over 20,000 YMCA members and 1,000 children in childcare in five communities throughout Middlesex County. The YMCA of MEWSA has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. www.ymcaofmewsa.org.