Board of Directors

Orlando Rowing Association (ORA) is a 501c3 non-profit corporation registered in the State of Florida to provide financial and logistical support to the Edgewater Crew rowing team. ORA is made up of parents of current team members and is administered by a Board of Directors elected by the membership at the Annual Meeting near the end of the school year.
John Sampson
President
Jeremy Hilton
1st Vice President
Rose Casterline
Secretary
Brian Strobeck
Treasurer
Rachel Hunter
Board Member
Chris Farris
Board Member
Joel Carter
Board Member
Orlando Rowing Association Bylaws

Committees/Coordinators

While the Board hires personnel, draws up the budget and set policies, ORA Committees and Coordinators carry out the many tasks and support functions necessary to operate the team through the season. Please reach out to the appropriate ORA Committee Chair or Coordinator.
Committees
Development/Fundraising
OPEN
Event Planning
OPEN
Hospitality
Brittany Tryon
Junior Eagles
Peter Miller
Membership
Chris Farris
Merchandise
Rachel Hunter / Angie Frazier
Property
Jason Frazier
Recruiting/Marketing
Jeremy Hilton
Travel
Jen Goldman

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Who is eligible to serve on the Orlando Rowing Association board?

    Any Orlando Rowing Association Member in good standing.

  • Who are Orlando Rowing Association members?

    All parents of current rowers on Edgewater Crew are ORA members with voting rights at the Annual Meeting. Edgewater Crew alumni may also join.

  • Does the Orlando Rowing Association board run the team, as in deciding who rows on which boats?

    No. The Orlando Rowing Association Board hires coaches to run the team and make all athletic decisions. The ORA Board runs the business that supports the team and sets policies for the Coaches to follow.

  • What are Orlando Rowing Association committees?

    Orlando Rowing Association Committees do the actual work needed to support the team, such as having food for the rowers at regattas, equipment upkeep, recruiting efforts, etc. All Edgewater Crew parents are encouraged to participate on a Committee whose activities interest them and match their skills.