About USRowing

Will Bott
Director of United We Row Programs
community@usrowing.org
Will Bott
Director of United We Row Programs
community@usrowing.org
Why USRowing?
I'm passionate about working to make rowing more diverse, accessible, and inclusive.
Fiona Bourke
High Performance Sculling Coach
Tracy Brown
Senior Director of Giving
foundation@usrowing.org
Tracy Brown
Senior Director of Giving
foundation@usrowing.org
Why USRowing?
Rowing impacted every imaginable part of my life and I love working with the people connected to it.
Rich Cacioppo
Executive Director
Rich Cacioppo
Executive Director
Why USRowing?
Because now is a unique and powerful moment to help shape the future of our sport.
Peter Choi
Director of Sport Growth (Coastal & Indoors / eSports)
Amanda Cobb
Director of Partnerships
Amanda Cobb
Director of Partnerships
Why USRowing?
To help share the love of rowing with others. The sport of rowing made me who I am today!
Lauren Crumley
Corporate Partnerships Associate
Lauren Crumley
Corporate Partnerships Associate
Why USRowing?
To grow and advance rowing and bring the best experiences to all in the sport!
Will Daly
Director of High Performance Operations
Will Daly
Director of High Performance Operations
Why USRowing?
To continue to be part of the sport that has given so much to me.
Flavia de Luccas
Learning & Development Coordinator
learningdev@usrowing.org
Flavia de Luccas
Learning & Development Coordinator
learningdev@usrowing.org
Why USRowing?
To share my love of rowing and increase access to the sport.
Dani Dewitt
Zagunis Family High Performance Embedded Scientist
Jesse Foglia
High Performance Women's Coach
Steph Fryer
Learning & Development Associate
learningdev@usrowing.org
Steph Fryer
Learning & Development Associate
learningdev@usrowing.org
Why USRowing?
To help provide opportunities for long term athlete development and quality coach education.
Chris Furlow
Director of Member Experience/Learning & Development
learningdev@usrowing.org
Chris Furlow
Director of Member Experience/Learning & Development
learningdev@usrowing.org
Why USRowing?
To help improve member experience through theoretical and practical learning.
Meg Gaba
Member Services Associate
members@usrowing.org
Meg Gaba
Member Services Associate
members@usrowing.org
Why USRowing?
Because I want to elevate the sport, making it a top pick for athletes nationwide.
Casey Galvanek
High Performance Men's Coach
Carolyn Glandorf
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
media@usrowing.org
Carolyn Glandorf
Marketing & Communications Coordinator
media@usrowing.org
Why USRowing?
To help grow this incredible sport.
Emily Goldsmith
Case Management Associate
safeguarding@usrowing.org
Emily Goldsmith
Case Management Associate
safeguarding@usrowing.org
Why USRowing?
To support our community through safeguarding endeavors. I'm grateful for the joy rowing brings me.
Brett Gorman
Director of High Performance Pathways
Brett Gorman
Director of High Performance Pathways
Why USRowing?
To assist athletes and coaches progress to their next stage of development.
Josh Gumbel
Sport Merchandise Associate
shop@usrowing.org
Alina Hagstrom
Operations Coordinator
Jess Jackson
DEI Associate
community@usrowing.org
Jess Jackson
DEI Associate
community@usrowing.org
Why USRowing?
Because athletes deserve empathetic advocacy and to live life freely.
Brett Johnson
Senior Director of Operations
Amanda Kraus
Chief Executive Officer
Amanda Kraus
Chief Executive Officer
Why USRowing?
Because I believe deeply in the value this wonderful sport can bring to people at every level.
Nancy LaRocque-Pederson
Development & USNT Athlete Success Associate
Nancy LaRocque-Pederson
Development & USNT Athlete Success Associate
Why USRowing?
Rowing has enriched my life personally, athletically, and professionally for over three decades!
Jasper Liu
Director of Development
Jasper Liu
Director of Development
Why USRowing?
I believe in making the sport of rowing better for everyone.
Sarah May
Chief Financial Officer
Sarah May
Chief Financial Officer
Why USRowing?
To enhance the lives of the people we serve.
Hugh McAdam
Event Logistics & Equipment Associate
Sarah McAuliffe
Director of Competition
competition@usrowing.org
Lori McBride
Chief Development Officer
development@usrowing.org
Ellen Minzner
Director of Para High Performance
Ellen Minzner
Director of Para High Performance
Why USRowing?
I strive to advance opportunity and sustain excellence for para rowers in international competition.
Alyssa Orth
Member Services Associate
members@usrowing.org
Alyssa Orth
Member Services Associate
members@usrowing.org
Why USRowing?
Because of my love for working in sports and being able to be a part of the Olympic Movement.
Jake Robinson
Competition Associate
competition@usrowing.org
Jake Robinson
Competition Associate
competition@usrowing.org
Why USRowing?
I'm dedicated to advancing our sport and providing exceptional experiences for all our participants.
Tom Rooks
Director of Safeguarding
safeguarding@usrowing.org
Lizzie Seedhouse
Chief Marketing Officer
media@usrowing.org
Lizzie Seedhouse
Chief Marketing Officer
media@usrowing.org
Why USRowing?
To give more people the opportunity to access and be positively impacted by the sport.
Theo Simko
Chief of Staff
Kendall Stugart
Social Media & Content Associate
media@usrowing.org
Jennie Trayes
Chief Community Engagement Officer
community@usrowing.org
Jennie Trayes
Chief Community Engagement Officer
community@usrowing.org
Why USRowing?
To give everyone the opportunity to row! I get to collaborate with leaders, coaches, and athletes.
Josy Verdonkschot
The McLane Family Chief High Performance Officer
Wendy Wilbur
Associate Director of High Performance Operations
Wendy Wilbur
Associate Director of High Performance Operations
Why USRowing?
The organization supported me as an athlete and I want to provide support for National Team.
Gail Zaharek
Director of Marketing & Communications
Jules Zane
Director of Experience & Partnership Marketing
members@usrowing.org
Jules Zane
Director of Experience & Partnership Marketing
members@usrowing.org
Why USRowing?
To assist our members at every level of our sport, so they can worry less and row more.
Mike Zimmer
Director of Sport Operations
Mike Zimmer
Director of Sport Operations
Why USRowing?
To help others enjoy this amazing sport just as I did.

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