Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan Announces CEO Transition

Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan announced today that Chief Executive Officer Hannah Coash Frye will step down from her role later this month. Coash Frye, a member of the movement and advocate for Great Futures for 17 years, has led the Manhattan Club since 2022 and has been instrumental in expanding the organization’s reach and impact throughout the community.

During her tenure, Coash Frye oversaw a period of remarkable growth for the organization, including the expansion into all USD 383 elementary schools, the opening of the Club’s Teen Center, and the launch of an Early Learning Center serving infants through preschool-aged children. These milestones have created more opportunities than ever for young people in the community to learn, grow, and thrive.

“Boys & Girls Club will always hold a special place in my heart,” said Coash Frye. “It has been the honor of my career to serve this incredible organization and community. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together and confident that the Club will continue to thrive. While this decision was not easy, I’m looking forward to spending more time with my family and pursuing a new chapter through my business, Beacon Solutions, focused on grant writing and nonprofit consulting.” 

The Board of Directors has appointed Brady Armstrong, Chief Development Officer, to serve as Interim CEO while a search is conducted for the organization’s next permanent leader. Armstrong has been working with Boys & Girls Clubs since 2016 and joined the Manhattan team in 2023, where he has played a key role in advancing the Club’s fundraising, community partnerships, and signature events. 

“Hannah’s leadership has been instrumental in shaping the Club’s vision and strengthening its foundation for the future,” said Emily Wehling, Chair of the Board of Directors. “Her commitment to our mission and to the youth of Manhattan has left a lasting impact, and we are deeply grateful for her years of service. I am confident in our leadership team’s ability to continue to build on over 30 years of service to our community and look forward to collaborating with my fellow board members to select a great leader to see us into the future.” 

Boys & Girls Club of Manhattan serves over 1,000 area youth each year in pursuit of its mission to enable all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential as productive, caring, responsible citizens.