Josh Sutton — The Rotary Foundation

November is Foundation Month in Rotary. Josh Sutton, who chairs The Rotary Foundation committee for District 5030, will talk about what the Foundation does, where our club’s contributions go, and how Foundation grants come back to support local and international projects.

Josh Sutton serves as the General Manager of Property & Facilities at the YMCA of Greater Seattle, where he directs the strategic planning, sustainability, and upkeep of the organization’s vast real estate portfolio. His team is directly responsible for 850,000+ square feet of building space encompassing 13 facility branches, multiple overnight camps (such as Camp Orkila and Camp Colman), licensed child care sites, and 210 young adult housing beds.

Josh’s passion for the YMCA’s mission began in his youth as a camp attendee. He secured his first official role with the organization in 1985 as a Day Camp Counselor. Over the next 40 years, his leadership grew across multiple departments, including a lengthy tenure as the Branch Executive Director for the West Seattle & Fauntleroy YMCA and the Bellevue Family YMCA.

Throughout his career, Josh has specialized in complex project management, financial fundraising, and building vital volunteer partnerships. Notably, he orchestrated a $4 million Capital Campaign to expand West Seattle’s facility footprint and continues to champion modern regional developments, such as the revitalization of YMCA Camp Kilworth. Josh holds a deep personal alignment with the Rotary club’s commitment to community impact, operational excellence, and civic service.