Gary Lake, AT

Licensed Athletic Trainer, Health & Wellness Director
Wadsworth YMCA

A licensed athletic trainer for 52 years, Gary Lake is the health & wellness director at the Wadsworth YMCA. In this role, he manages the Fitness Center which includes overseeing programming; providing wellness direction; and managing YMCA/Summa Health collaborative programs. With Summa Health for 36 years, Gary also serves as a resource for the Soprema Senior Center and provides athletic training services for Summa Health-sponsored events.
 
Gary received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Denison University in Granville, OH, and a Master of Education from Bowling Green State University in Bowling Green, OH. He is currently serving in his second term in the athletic training section of the Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers (OTPTAT) Board for Ohio.
 
While Gary grew up in Newark, OH, he’s resided in Wadsworth since 1987. He has a wife of 52 years, two children and five granddaughters. Gary’s hobby is to be a spectator at as many of his grandchildren’s events as he can attend. Aside from family, his passion is his profession.

Years of Experience: 52 years

Education:

• Denison University
• Bowling Green State University