The YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg announced Nicci Bucher has been selected to serve as the new president and CEO of the YMCA.
Following a nationwide search, Bucher will succeed former president and CEO David Jezek, who announced his retirement earlier this year after 18 years of dedicated service to YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg. Bucher will officially join the association in November 2025.
With more than 20 years of YMCA leadership experience, most recently serving as COO at the YMCA of Central Florida, Bucher brings a strong record of innovation, operational excellence, and a deep commitment to the Y’s mission of youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
“Her energy, vision and passion for the YMCA are exactly what we sought in our next leader,” said Lucas DeVicente, incoming Board Chair, in a statement on social media.
