Fishers Mayor Scott Fadness announced Wednesday that Mike Lindbloom will be the director of the city’s first-ever community center, slated to open in the fall of next year. Lindbloom, a longtime Fishers resident, brings over 15 years of leadership experience in the health and fitness industry to the role.
“I’m excited as we take the next step toward opening the Fishers Community Center with a solid leader who embodies our Culture of Health initiative and embraces our vision for Fishers’ next chapter,” said Mayor Fadness. “Mike brings years of experience in leadership and supporting others in achieving their health and fitness goals. I can’t wait to see him bring our vision to life and help us unveil this major new community amenity next fall.”
Located at Hoosier Road and 121st Street, the 105,000-square-foot community center will feature a wide range of amenities designed to support the Fishers Culture of Health initiative, which aims to foster a healthier community for residents of all ages. The facility will include an aquatics center, gymnasium with courts for basketball, pickleball, and volleyball, an indoor walking track, indoor playground, and a three-acre dog park. It will also house a fitness and wellness center, Sahm’s Community Café, Fishers Health Department clinic and offices, and the Outside the Box adult day program, among other amenities.
Lindbloom’s background includes roles as executive director at the Shelby County YMCA and MHP Community Wellness Center, where he managed daily operations and community health programs. He also held leadership positions at the Fishers YMCA and Ransburg YMCA and served as a wellness director. Prior to his YMCA career, Lindbloom worked at the Indiana State Department of Health, focusing on community health and obesity reduction. He holds a master’s degree in exercise science from Miami University and a bachelor’s degree in recreation from Truman State University.
“I am extremely excited to see the Fishers Community Center taking shape,” Lindbloom said. “The Fishers Community Center will be a tremendous community asset that provides an inclusive space that promotes health, community, and wellness for both residents and non-residents. I feel now, more than ever, that providing high-quality recreational experiences plays a major role in helping our community continue to thrive.”
One of Lindbloom’s first tasks as director will be to hire a Membership Manager, who will focus on membership acquisition and retention. Memberships, available to both residents and non-residents, will go on sale in early 2025.
For more details on the Fishers Community Center, visit FishersIN.gov/CommunityCenter, or for information on the Membership Manager position, see FishersIN.gov/Jobs.