Adam Rodgers, CEO of the Boys & Girls Club of Metro North celebrates a 10 year career at the club as he steps down from the position. Over the last 10 years Adam has grown the organization from just “Boys & Girls Club of Stoneham” to now “Boys & Girls Club of Metro North” serving youth from Stoneham, Wakefield, Saugus, Melrose, and beyond.
When Adam started back in 2015 the club had a $500,000 budget, two locations, 35 staff, and a total of 750 youth served per year. Today the organization has a $5 million budget, eight locations, 175 full and part-time staff, and serves over 8,000 youth per year. Previous Board Chairman Kevin Mason who hired Adam back in 2015 acknowledges Adams’ role in building the club to what it is today. “Many folks have spent their time and effort to bring the club to where it is today, but Adam has been the workhorse and visionary, leading the charge. We are blessed to have had Adam for an amazing 10 years, he has left us in great shape to continue serving our communities moving forward.”
He was able to transform a Boys & Girls Club struggling to stay afloat to a flourishing organization that not only serves local youth but also the community as a whole. Wakefield Club Founder George Getty said, “It was a true privilege to be able to watch Adam lead the Boys & Girls Club of Metro North. Adam always worked with humility and a desire to partner in any way possible to serve our youth. His work has impacted so many and I am grateful for his service to our communities.”
Over the course of 10 years Adam has accomplished a number of goals that have created a safer space for local youth and community members. When it comes to serving youth, some of his biggest accomplishments include: establishing the Wakefield Club, increasing STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics) classes, expanding music, esports and athletic programing, bringing on mental health clinicians and opening Stoneham and Saugus teen centers. In regards to community outreach Adam has taken on a number of different initiatives including operating and renovating Hall Memorial Pool, partnering with the Stoneham Coalition and SAAV, providing free meals to local families, teaching technology courses to seniors and opening INspire Cafe.
Board Chairman Karen Guillaume expressed the board’s appreciation for these accomplishments. “We can’t thank Adam enough for his hard work and dedication over the last ten years. The Club now serves more families than ever before, thanks to his focus on program offerings and expansion into new communities. Adam’s vision has helped make these communities safer places for our kids.”
Adam has truly embodied the Boys & Girls Club catch phrase of, “whatever it takes.” He has done whatever it takes to provide young people a safe place to learn, grow and succeed. His impact and hard work will live on for generations of youth at the club.
Join the Boys & Girls Club of Metro North celebrating Adam and a successful 10 years growing the Boys & Girls Club of Metro North!
