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Going pro
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
“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
Coming soon: Jorge Herrera ’14, Assistant Director for Risk Management