Miles Thomas first began working as a program lead for Wallingford Boys & Girls Club in 2006, was named the temporary director of the View Ridge site in 2007, and became the director of the B.F. Day site in June 2008.  His first job in high school was working as a counselor for the afterschool program at the community center in his hometown of Tumwater, WA.  Miles has no brothers or sisters but enjoys being around kids and people. He ended up working at the community center for four years. Miles was also a summer camp counselor for the local state-run program. He eventually left the community center to focus on his studies at The Evergreen State College. Some highlights of his education include extensive study in computer science, linguistics and education. After some interesting adventures in job hunting, he ended up working as a summer counselor again, but this time it was for WBGC. Now that he is working as a director he says that he never would have guessed that would happen back when he first started working with youth, but he is glad that it worked out that way!

Eric Kirby has been with B.F. Day Boys & Girls Club for a year and a half.  Prior to working for the Club, Eric held jobs as varied as laborer, record store owner and bank manager.  Until he started at the Club, Eric hadn’t found a job that ‘fit’ as well.   Eric grew up in a family of twelve siblings and, with 26 nieces and nephews, has been around kids since he was one himself.  He loves working with the kids, and seeing their excitement about activities and field trips that he has planned is his favorite part of the job. Outside of the club, Eric enjoys spending time with his wife, two boys and other family and friends; excessive amounts of photography; travel to just about anywhere; cooking things that he’s never tried before; and reading.