President - Patrick King
Years with Purdue Crew: 4
Years of Rowing Experience: 8
Year: Senior
Preferred Side: Both
Fun Fact: I am a huge Motorsports fan, primarily Indycar and NASCAR.
About Me: My name is Patrick King and I am the President of Purdue Crew. This is my 8th year in rowing and joining it was by far the best decision I've ever made. I've made so many great connections and memories throughout my time at Purdue Crew. Outside of rowing, I like to lift weights, watch YouTube, and play with my cat.
Vice President - Logan Busch
Years with Purdue Crew: 3
Years of Rowing Experience: 4
Year: Junior
Preferred Side: Both
Fun Fact: I like to make my own sodas!
About Me: I am a junior in Industrial Engineering from Denver, Colorado! My favorite parts of rowing are the nuances of practicing the technique, and continually improving, and seeing my progress over time. I have played almost every sport, but found rowing my senior year of high school, and fell in love with it then.
Vice President - Kara Benbow
Years with Purdue Crew: 3
Years of Rowing Experience: 3
Year: Junior
Preferred Side: Starboard
Fun Fact: I tap danced as a kid!
About Me: I’m a junior studying food science and am a member of Phi Sigma Rho. I joined Purdue Crew as a freshman and have loved it ever since! When I’m not in class, working, or rowing, I like to spend time with friends, read, and sometimes crochet.
Treasurer - Miranda Stickel
Years with Purdue Crew: 3
Years of Rowing Experience: 3
Year: Junior
Preferred Side: Port
Fun Fact: I’ve been solo sky diving !
About Me: I joined Purdue Crew during my freshman year with no experience but came to love the sense of intensity and teamwork with the sport. Crew has provided me with so chances to challenge myself, meet lots of new people, and great leadership opportunities.
Women’s Rigger- Brie Ruggiero
Years with Purdue Crew: 3
Years of Rowing Experience: 3
Year: Junior
Preferred Side: Both
Fun Fact: I played ice hockey for 10+ years before college.
About Me: I’m a junior from Oswego, IL studying Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering with a focus in Autonomy and Control. I started rowing my freshman year and can happily say that Purdue Crew has shaped my college experience for the better. In my 2 years on the Officer’s Board, I have assumed the role of Publicity Director and Women’s Rigger. I can’t wait to see how the team progresses throughout this season!
Men’s Rigger- Ian Jenkins
Years with Purdue Crew: 4
Years of Rowing Experience: 4
Year: Senior
Preferred Side: Both
Fun Fact: Ian’s parents both rowed for Purdue.
About Me: Ian grew up in West Lafayette Indiana. Before joining the crew team be was a competitive swimmer for six years.
Quartermaster- Joshua Reilly-Grim
Years with Purdue Crew: 4
Years of Rowing Experience: 7
Year: Senior
Preferred Side: Both
Fun Fact: Born in London, UK
About Me: I’m a Senior studying Industrial Management/Financial Engineering with a minor in Economics. Outside of rowing I hold leadership in my internship as a Project Manager for the Griswold Internship Program and as Standards Director for my fraternity, Zeta Beta Tau. After graduation I will be working for Wells Fargo in Charlotte, NC. I also love travel and music.
Quartermaster- Ellie Heaney
Years with Purdue Crew: 2
Years of Rowing Experience: 2
Year: Sophomore
Preferred Side: Port
Fun Fact: I can play several instruments, including the banjo.
About Me:I am a sophomore in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Glocester, Rhode Island. As well as rowing, I enjoy playing music and baking bread.
Secretary- Dylan Colon
Years with Purdue Crew: 3
Years of Rowing Experience: 3
Year: Junior
Preferred Side: Port
Fun Fact: Back home I have 5 dogs!
About Me: Hey! My name is Dylan and I am a Jr. studying Applied Mathematics with minors in Management, Film and Video Studies! I am from Miami, Florida and I’m half Cuban 🇨🇺 and half Puerto Rican!!!
Publicity Director- Jess Frazer
Years with Purdue Crew: 2
Years of Rowing Experience: 2
Year: Sophomore
Preferred Side: Starboard
Fun Fact: (I cox but prefer starboard when I row) and I am a triplet
About Me: I am a film and video production and creative writing double major with 2 minors in Spanish and communications. I am from Carmel, Indiana and I love to run, read, and watch movies.
Historian- Julia Hopper
Years with Purdue Crew: 2
Years of Rowing Experience: 6
Year: Sophomore
Preferred Side: Port
Fun Fact: I can juggle!
About Me: I am a sophomore from Seattle WA who loves to row, eat, and sleep. (exactly in that order) And I can't wait for the upcoming Spring season where I can race with all my teammates again!!
Webmaster- Rishab Koka
Years with Purdue Crew: 2
Years of Rowing Experience: 2
Year: Sophomore
Preferred Side: Port
Fun Fact: My favorite TV show is Psych
About Me: I am a sophomore from Sunnyvale, CA majoring in Computer Science and minoring in Computer Information Technology. I joined the crew team at the start of my freshman year just wanting to try something new and immediately fell in love with the sport. One thing that I really love about the crew team is the team aspect of it and how everyone is pushing and wants each other to get better. Some of my other interests outside of rowing are watching and playing sports, running, and playing board games.