DEPARTMENT STRUCTURE + FUNCTION
GOING PRO 16 staff members now work where it all began What do all of these professional staff have in common? They all started their recreation journey right here at UMD. This year, three new team members - Alex Gebhart ’10, Sarah Grace ’18, and Meghan Loughry ’17 - joined this growing group of professional staff who once worked for RecWell as student employees. Top row, left to right: David Flumbaum ’89, M.S. ’94, Brent Flynn ’89, M.S. ’92, Brianne Rowh ’05, Natalie Taylor ’07, Sarah Grace ’18, Meghan Loughry ’17 Bottom row, left to right: Luke Verdi ’18, James Cecil ’02, Jason Hess ’07, Rainer Tandaju ’16, Shawn Dennis ’07, Kevin Yang ’17, Alex Gebhart ’10, Ron Willoughby ’00 Not pictured: Mary Kate Crawford ’06, Joe Zilke ’04
Coming soon: Jorge Herrera ’14, Assistant Director for Risk Management
“As a student trip leader and bike shop mechanic, I developed my skills as a leader and my appreciation for providing new experiences to others. I have been looking for similar opportunities to provide transformative experiences in my work, and am excited to come full circle, helping to shape student experiences for both leaders and participants.”
— Alex Gebhart ’10 Coordinator for Bike Shop and Adventure Trips
“My experiences as a student employee across several departments - fitness, community programs, marketing, and membership - have given me the professional skills and tools I need to succeed in this role.”
— Sarah Grace ’18 Coordinator for Fitness Programs
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