I started rowing with the Learn to Row class at Mendota Rowing Club in the summer of 2023. I quickly fell in love with rowing and the community at MRC — especially the mission of making rowing accessible to all and the inclusive, supportive environment. It’s also just a ton of fun to row and hang out with other members, as there’s a diverse range of ages and experience across the club. I’d like to give back and help ensure current and future members get the experiences I've been fortunate enough to have in my time with the club. Go Mendota!

Term expires 2027. Max can be reached at mmcpheeters@mendotarowingclub.com.

Like Andy, I also started rowing my freshman year in college (over 45 years ago!), and have rowed off and on with LONG breaks between each adventure, whether on the Charles River in Boston or here in Madison! Sculling is relatively new to me, I started that in 2021, and now I feel like I’m getting better at it,  but there’s nothing like sweep rowing, too! During those long breaks from rowing,  I mostly played womens' ice hockey.  For several years I was the team's treasurer, so I’m hoping to settle right in to my new treasurer role here at MRC. 

Term expires 2027. Tanya can be reached at tfalbel@mendotarowingclub.com.

Although new to the sport of rowing, starting the summer of 2023, Ellen has long had a love for the water. Canoeing, kayaking and competitive dragon boat racing are among her favorite ways to be outdoors. She has also developed a love for a long row on the erg. Ellen is ecstatic to be part of the MRC community and board because of the inclusive nature of all body types, passion for the sport and overall welcoming nature. Row on!

Term expires 2028. 

Ciaran has been rowing for over 15 years, since she first picked up an oar as a high schooler at ZLAC. Access to rowing through Mendota Rowing Club was critical in her decision to move to Madison in 2019, which has been rewarded tenfold. At MRC Ciaran has found community and been pushed to advance her rowing skills (like bowing!). During the summer, she loves introducing new people to the joy of rowing as a Learn to Row Instructor. As a Board Member, Ciaran is excited to support Mendota’s mission “to cultivate an engaging and welcoming environment” for competitive, recreational, novice, and young rowers alike.

Term expires 2028. 

Andrew has been rowing for over 15 years, having started while at university. He has since rowed with several clubs across the US and Europe, joining Mendota Rowing Club upon relocating to the area. The rowing community has always grounded Andrew and provided a supportive community no matter where he has lived. It is these positive experiences that drives him to make the sport more accessible to all.

Term expires 2026. Andrew can be reached at akeller@mendotarowingclub.com.

Term expires 2026.