PITTSBURGH - February 18, 2019 – The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh today announced that it has elected David Bluemling, a partner with BKD LLP, as the new chair of the Association Board of Directors. Bluemling has served on the board for over 5 years and on Branch advisory boards for over 20 years. He previously served as vice chair of the board.
"David has been a dedicated volunteer and advocate for the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh for many years," said Kevin Bolding, YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh President and CEO. "Before joining the Association Board of Directors, David served as board advisor for the Baierl Family YMCA and YMCA Camp Kon-O-Kwee Spencer, raising more than $100,000 for our disability programs. A dynamic and passionate leader, David is already looking at ways to strengthen our financial sustainability and mission advancement in the community."
Bluemling is a partner at the Pittsburgh office of BKD CPAs & Advisors, one of the nation’s largest accounting and advisory firms. He specializes in both domestic and international tax and handles wealth transfer planning including fiduciary representation for foundations, trusts and estates.
An alumnus of Indiana University of Pennsylvania (IUP), Bluemling graduated with a Bachelor of Science in accounting and is currently a board member of the Foundation for IUP and Residential Revival Indiana. He is also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is a past board director of CPAmerica, Inc. and a member of the Estate Planning Council of Pittsburgh. He also serves on the Indiana University of Pennsylvania Business School Advisory Council.
Bluemling is a Marshall Township resident.
About the Y
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Our mission is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. The YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh is a 501c(3) charitable organization committed to closing the achievement gap, eliminating health disparities and providing aid to financially struggling families throughout the greater Pittsburgh region. Our Y serves more than 80,000 individuals each year and provides over $1.1 million dollars in membership subsidies to individuals and families. Every day, the Y works side by side with people of all faiths and beliefs to ensure that everyone regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.