Meet the Team

Advisors

Arshay Cooper

Arshay grew up in the North Lawndale community of Chicago and rowed on the first all-black high school rowing team at Manley Career Academy.  He is the award winning author of A Most Beautiful Thing.  Arshay coached the Chicago Youth Rowing Club and served on the board of Row New York and Hope Culture.  He is a nationally celebrated motivational speaker and US Rowing Golden Oars winner. Arshay is featured in the film documentary “A Most Beautiful Thing” recently released by 50 Eggs Film Productions.

Gary Markle

Gary is a former collegiate rower and an avid boater. Gary is also an active member of the US Coast Guard Auxiliary where he leads the organization's Recreational Boating Safety and Marine Safety programs for the areas surrounding Lake Michigan. He is a recognized expert on navigation technology, safety education, and rowing/paddling safety on congested waterways.

Andrew J. Campbell

Andrew holds the course record for rowing a 1X (single) at the Head of the Charles Regatta.  He is currently a Data Scientist for Builder in Miami, Florida.  Andrew competed in the men’s lightweight double sculls (2x) event at the 2016 Summer Olympics and was recently described by Rowing magazine as the most talented rower from North America in the last 15 years.

Linda Muri

Linda, a  three time world champion, began rowing as an undergraduate at MIT. She has served rowing as a coach for Cornell University, Harvard University and Dartmouth University. Linda served as a National Team Coach to Andrew Campbell, who placed 5th in the Rio Olympics. She also lead the world leading indoor rowing competition - Crash B- as well. Linda has her own coaching business, Rocket Science Rowing, and continues to compete as a masters athlete and breast cancer survivor.