About USRowing

Referee Committee
Bob Appleyard
Referee CollegeBob Appleyard
Referee CollegeWhy USRowing?
I've been a referee for over 40 years, and still enjoy the sport and all the people.Derek Blazo
Midwest Regional CoordinatorDerek Blazo
Midwest Regional CoordinatorWhy USRowing?
To give back to the sport which has hugely impacted my three children who have rowed.Kathleen Crowe
Northwest Regional CoordinatorJim Dwyer
Northeast Regional CoordinatorJim Dwyer
Northeast Regional CoordinatorWhy USRowing?
I work to keep rowing fair and safeBryan Fraser
Southwest Regional CoordinatorBryan Fraser
Southwest Regional CoordinatorWhy USRowing?
I'm a referee because I enjoy providing safe and fair competition for athletes and see them thrive.Terese Friel Portell
ChairTerese Friel Portell
ChairWhy USRowing?
I want to give back to a sport that gave me so much.Jessica McAlear
SecretaryJessica McAlear
SecretaryWhy USRowing?
I am a referee to provide athletes the opportunity to compete safely and fairly.Michael Murphy
Mid-Atlantic Regional CoordinatorMichael Murphy
Mid-Atlantic Regional CoordinatorWhy USRowing?
I am a referee because I love competition and building a safe, and fair space for athletes.Elaine Roden
Southeast Regional CoordinatorLetcher Ross
At-LargeKristen Thorsness
At-LargeKristen Thorsness
At-LargeWhy 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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