Ricky Wright has served as the Executive Director of YMCA Camp Miller, a branch of the Duluth Area Family YMCA, since January of 2024. He earned his BAA from Central Michigan University, completing a major in Outdoor and Environmental Recreation and holds certification as a YMCA of the USA Organizational Leader. Ricky has been involved with camps and youth development as a counselor, administrator and teacher for 35 years, 30 of which had been spent at Mystic Lake Camp for the Lansing, MI YMCA. Other Y’s he has worked for include the Northern Lights Y in Upper Michigan and the Milwaukee Y in Wisconsin. He has helped thousands of youth develop spiritually, emotionally and physically in a safe and nurturing environment.

Ricky grew up in Okemos, Michigan where he spent time as a camper at Mystic Lake Camp. He has often shared that his camp experience as a child was such an important part of his development, that he tries to make sure every child has a similar experience. Ricky and his wife Lori met while working together at YMCA camp and will be celebrating 24 years of marriage in October of this year.