COUGAR ROWING ASSOCIATION

  • Doug Engle - President

    Doug rowed for Cougar Crew from the Fall of 1975 until 1979. Originally intending to walk on the basketball team, Doug tried rowing and the rest of the story is evident. His class was the first to field a Freshman 8. (They also had the dubious distinction of borrowing the University of Washington's "Royal Brougham" 8 man shell and rolling it in Lake Washington.) Doug spent his rowing career in the 5 seat of the Heavyweight 8; part of the famous "Engine Room". He served as Vice-Commodore during the 1978-1979 and also volunteered as the JV coach for the 1979-1980 season. One of the shining highlight of his tenure came when he was a member of the "Meat Wagon", a 4 with coxswain. The first Cougar Crew ever to attend the IRA National Championships in Syracuse, New York, Doug with his team members made Cougar Crew Rowing history by winning the Championship in 1979. Today, Doug is now retired from the USDA and still in Pullman.  He is the first President of the newly created 501(c)3 Cougar Rowing Association. He has been active in Crew Alumni activities since 1980.

  • Danny Brevick - Founder

    Danny Brevick joined the crew in 2001 and thoroughly enjoyed filling the position of Treasurer and Commodore. He has enjoyed working with the athletes, coaches and fellow alumni on the Cougar Rowing Association and looks forward to continued success as they work towards increased support and boat speed. He resides in North Bend, Washington with his wife and their three children.

  • Scott Morgan - Treasurer

    Scott came to Washington State University as a junior college transfer from Pasadena, California, in September 1972. Initially invited to join the rowing team that fall, he declined; however, when approached again at the start of his senior year, he accepted and joined the program. In the spring of 2022, he reconnected with his former coach, Ken Struckmeyer, to explore opportunities for involvement with the team as a retired city finance director and CPA. This conversation led to a meeting with Coach Struckmeyer and Coach Brevick, resulting in his ongoing support role with Cougar Crew. Since then, he has assisted with practices on the Snake River and at regattas in Spokane, Oregon, California, and Tennessee. He also works closely with University Recreation (UREC) to better understand team financial operations and identify areas for improvement. He resides in California with his wife, spending the fall and spring seasons in Pullman to support the team.

  • Rich Ray - Secretary

  • Ernie Iseminger - Development Officer

    Mr. Iseminger has raised more than $1 billion during his twenty-five-plus years of fundraising at five separate institutions of higher education. He started his career as coach for men’s crew at his alma mater Washington State University. Mr. Iseminger received his BA in Social Studies, History and Education from Washington State University in 1991. He continues to serve his alma mater as member of the Cougar Rowing Association. Mr. Iseminger resides with his wife Alice in Rancho Palos Verdes, California.

  • Karl Huhta - Alumni Outreach

  • Ken Struckmeyer - Faculty Advisor

    Ken to many, "Coach" to hundreds if not thousands of oarsmen and oarswomen of the 1970's into the 1990's, "Al" to a few, was the Cougar Crew Head Coach from 1973 until 1992. A coach, mentor and friend to the oarsmen that rowed during his tenure, Ken was on the Washington State University Faculty of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture for 34 years before his retirement. Previously he serves as the University Ombudsman and Chair of the Faculty Senate. Today finds Ken and Marg (Crew Mom) still making their home in Pullman.

  • Frank Coddington - Commodore

    Frank is a senior oarsman with four years on Cougar Crew, currently serving as Commodore, with past roles of Treasurer, and Webmaster. During his time with the team, he helped Cougar Crew win the WIRA Team Points Trophy and was part of the first Cougar Crew 8+ to break six minutes in fair conditions. He is pursuing a degree in Criminal Justice with a minor in Political Science and serves as a cadet through the WSU Police Cadet Program, with plans to enter law enforcement after graduation. He has also contributed to the CCD planning committee and played a key role in leading several operational aspects of the team. From East Wenatchee, he enjoys spending time with friends and golfing in his free time.

  • Dylan Reeves - Team Treasurer

    Dylan has been a member of Cougar Crew since 2022 and has rowed port in the Varsity 8+ since joining the team. He is a senior at Washington State University pursuing a degree in neuroscience with a pre-medicine focus. As treasurer, he manages the team’s budget and oversees incoming funds from dues and fundraising. Outside of rowing, Dylan volunteers in a drug research lab studying the mechanisms underlying addiction. He is from Sammamish, Washington, and coaches at his high school rowing club during the summer.

  • Owen Laub - Student Representative

    Owen is a junior on the team and is in his third year of rowing. He is in his second year as an officer, currently serving as UREC Liaison and previously as Webmaster. Owen is a Business Management major who hopes to work in the medical device field and is currently completing an internship with a medical device manufacturer. He serves on the Sport Club Federation, the UREC Advisory Board, and is the Chairman of the Strategic Planning Committee for the Cougar Rowing Association. Owen was born and raised in the Snoqualmie Valley, where his family still lives today. Outside of rowing, he enjoys playing golf, spending time outdoors, and being with family and friends.

  • Zack Brandt - Student Representative

    Zack is in his third year with Cougar Crew, having competed in both the First and Second Varsity 8+ during his time on the team. Before transferring to Washington State University, he was a competitive powerlifter and earned his Associate of Arts degree at a junior college. Originally from Vancouver, Washington, Zack is now a senior majoring in Chemical Engineering. As Recruitment Coordinator, he oversees summer outreach at New Coug Orientation and the Get Involved Fair, while fostering team engagement and enthusiasm for welcoming new athletes to Cougar Crew.

  • Andi Day - Past Chair

    Andi Day coxed for Cougar Crew 1986-1990; began coaching at WSU post-graduation and continued for more than 20 years. Andi has worked as an Executive Director, a Marketing Director and a consultant for tourism destinations, nonprofits, and small businesses. Her rowing experience includes coaching, board membership, and competing for Anchorage Rowing, LWRC, and PRC. Additional board service includes WSU Alumni Association, Carson College Nat’l Board of Advisors, and State of Washington Tourism. Andi and 12-year-old son Devin reside in Seaview, Washington. They enjoy beach life and working on a 140-year-old fixer-upper.

  • Tim 'Haole' Richards - Past Chair

    Tim, better known as "Haole" during his time on Cougar Crew, rowed from the Fall of 1977 to the Spring of 1980. In the Lightweight 8 during his rowing tenure, he rowed both starboard and port under then Head Coach Ken Struckmeyer who referred to this as being "Amphibious". ("Haole" wonders if this distinction had more to do with the rowing either sides or the fact that he took many long walks off short docks because of the coach....) He served as Commodore for the 1979-1980 season. A graduate of the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine in 1984, he is currently in practice and cattle ranching in Hawaii.