Friends of Marquette Crew
The organization behind the team
FOMC is the parent nonprofit that keeps Marquette Crew funded, governed, and pointed at the long term.
Established 2022 · Registered Wisconsin 501(c)(3) · Governed by a board of voting members and four officers.
What FOMC is
Friends of Marquette Crew (FOMC) was established in 2022 by alumni Joe Yeado and Megan Prochniak with the goal of creating a support base and long-term decision making for the Marquette University Club Rowing Team. FOMC is a registered Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofit consisting of a board of voting members and four officer positions.
As the team’s parent organization, FOMC strives to unite alumni, supporters, and the current team into a stable and well-resourced program through financial support, governance, and strategic vision. A thriving team means meaningful opportunities and experiences for generations of Marquette rowers to come — and because FOMC is the nonprofit entity, donations to the program flow through it and are tax-deductible.
Meet the officers
Steve Pleasant
President
Steve joined MU Crew in 2014 as a rower and rejoined in 2022 as an assistant coach. As a current coach for the men’s team and FOMC president, he strives to establish a stable base for the program to grow from — with a business perspective and a commitment to improving in all aspects.
Katie Gandelsman
Vice President
Katie began her journey with MU Crew as a coxswain in 2013 and has been an active member ever since. She coached the men’s team for two years and now brings that experience to the board — keeping the leadership team on track while leading the social media outreach committee.
Adam Kobiela
Treasurer
Adam started his time with Marquette Rowing as a stroke seat in 2013. He brings a technical focus and dedication to the treasurer role, managing the money and budget with an emphasis on efficiency, transparency, and accountability for a growing team.
Hannah Mullett
Secretary
Hannah joined the team as a rower in 2012 and served as both Regatta Chair and Team President in her time at Marquette. As FOMC’s main compliance officer she keeps meetings happening on time, bringing leadership and dedication to the parent organization.
Supporting the team
Every boat was bought by someone who believed in this
Shells, oars, trailer miles, regatta fees — club rowing runs on the generosity of alumni, parents, and friends. As a 501(c)(3), FOMC makes every gift tax-deductible.
Online giving is coming soon. Until then, reach the board at [email protected].