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Referee Committee

  • Bob Appleyard

    Referee College

    Bob Appleyard

    Referee College

    Why USRowing?

    I've been a referee for over 40 years, and still enjoy the sport and all the people.
  • Derek Blazo

    Midwest Regional Coordinator

    Derek Blazo

    Midwest Regional Coordinator

    Why USRowing?

    To give back to the sport which has hugely impacted my three children who have rowed.
  • Kathleen Crowe

    Northwest Regional Coordinator
  • Jim Dwyer

    Northeast Regional Coordinator

    Jim Dwyer

    Northeast Regional Coordinator

    Why USRowing?

    I work to keep rowing fair and safe
  • Bryan Fraser

    Southwest Regional Coordinator

    Bryan Fraser

    Southwest Regional Coordinator

    Why USRowing?

    I'm a referee because I enjoy providing safe and fair competition for athletes and see them thrive.
  • Terese Friel Portell

    Chair

    Terese Friel Portell

    Chair

    Why USRowing?

    I want to give back to a sport that gave me so much.
  • Jessica McAlear

    Secretary

    Jessica McAlear

    Secretary

    Why USRowing?

    I am a referee to provide athletes the opportunity to compete safely and fairly.
  • Michael Murphy

    Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator

    Michael Murphy

    Mid-Atlantic Regional Coordinator

    Why USRowing?

    I am a referee because I love competition and building a safe, and fair space for athletes.
  • Elaine Roden

    Southeast Regional Coordinator
  • Letcher Ross

    At-Large
  • Kristen Thorsness

    At-Large

    Kristen Thorsness

    At-Large

    Why USRowing?

    I serve as a referee & on the referee committee to give back to the sport that has given me so much.

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