The Men’s Crew at USC is organized under the guidance of the Crew Board, which is comprised of alumni, student leaders, USC staff and the Head Coach.

Head Coach Gene Kininmonth likens this arrangement to “the democracy of the lifeboat,” where no one’s opinion matters more than anyone else’s by virtue of rank; power lies in persuasion.

“This organizational structure serves the mission of the Trojan Navy well,” says former captain Bryan Barrett 07. “Such a stakeholder approach balances the interests of the students, parents and alumni and also ensures we remain in compliance with University policy.”

The Crew Board:

Alumni
Jack Schumacher ‘54, Chairman
Mike Cook ‘77
Chris Wilkinson ‘02
Chuck Lande ‘71
James Hoffman ‘52
Mike Gray ‘67
Stan Mullin ‘79
James Shontere ’69
Sean Barrett (Parent Liason)
Les Starck, Sr (Parent Liason)

Students
Adam Fish 08, Captain
Les Starck 09, Vice Captain
Emily Chin 07, Vice Captain
Willliam Morris 07, Treasurer

Head Coach
Gene Kininmonth, MBA

USC Staff
Don Ludwig
Gabe Valenzuela
Key events for alumni take place during the spring racing season and include the San Diego Crew Classic in early April and the annual Trojan Crew Banquet, which takes place the same day as the duel against UCLA, in late April.


For more information regarding alumni events, please contact either:

Jack Schumacher
Alumni Board Chairman

jjschumas@aol.com
310.471.1280
or

Gene Kininmonth
Head Coach
crewalum@usctrojans.com
310.617.3574