Friends of Marquette Crew
the organization behind the team
Friends of Marquette Crew (FOMC) is the parent nonprofit that keeps Marquette Crew funded, governed, and pointed at the long term.
What FOMC is
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.
Friends of Marquette Crew (FOMC) was established in 2022 by alumni Joe Yeado and Megan Prochniak to create a base of support and long-term guidance for the Marquette University Club Rowing Team. FOMC is a registered Wisconsin 501(c)(3) nonprofit with a board of voting members and four officer positions.
Meet the fomc 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
Shells, oars, trailers, 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].