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Referees

Referee Committee

Comprised of the referee college, regional coordinators, at-large representatives, and a staff liaison.

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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