LCKC Board of Directors
Christy Rowland - 2025 President
Christy Rowland has been involved with LCKC since her oldest son Connor joined the D1 program in 2019. She has served on the board of directors since 2023. Christy is currently serving as President. Her children, Connor and Dylan, both paddle for LCKC. The Rowland family have been dedicated volunteers and sponsors of the club for more than five years. While serving on the Board of Directors, Christy’s main focus has been the Sponsorship Committee. She has raised over $100,000 over the past 3 years for LCKC. It has been an honor to serve LCKC and she look forward to helping the club continue to grow and be successful.
John Bergquist - Incoming President
John is a 21-year Retired Navy Veteran who has taken his Leadership and Critical Thinking skills to the civilian world as a Project Manager and Business Leader. He has a strong acumen for managing complex commercial contracts, schedules and delivering on financial targets.
John has been involved with LCKC since 2021 when both of his children were paddling in BRL. His son Ben still paddles and is currently on the High Performance Team.
Brad Kiley - Past President
Brendan Richards - Treasurer / Secretary
Brendan has been involved with LCKC since his daughter enrolled in BRL in the Fall of 2018. He is delighted to participate with the Club as he remembers watching the 1996 Olympics from California where he lived at the time. Very early on he volunteered as a safety boat driver. Growing up he would go fishing with his Uncle in a 12 ft fiberglass v-hull jon boat. He is very comfortable getting back into the “helm”. Since then he has manned and led several Safety Boat teams, including Nationals in 2024 and two Dragon Boat Festivals. His daughter still enjoys paddling and is working toward competing nationally. Brendan has a background in Finance and welcomes the opportunity to serve as its Treasurer.
Jim Brewer - Member At-Large
Renee' Villanueva - Member At-Large
Jason Sosebee - Member At-Large
My family has been actively involved with LCKC since our son began participating in the Beginners Racing League (BRL) over
4 years ago. Since then, we’ve had the privilege of watching him grow through kayaks,
transition to canoes, and now train year-round as part of the Canoe Team.
Both my wife and I have served on the LCKC Board of Directors, and our entire family strongly
believes in giving back through volunteerism. Supporting the club has been a rewarding
experience, and we are proud to contribute our time and energy to an organization that has
had such a positive impact on our lives and our community.
As local business owners, we also recognize the importance of supporting organizations that
promote healthy, lifelong sports for athletes of all ages. We are committed to helping LCKC
continue to grow, thrive, and serve as a place where athletes and families can build lasting connections
Robert Finlayson - Member At-Large
Adam Kizziah – Member At Large
Adam Kizziah is a dedicated father of three and a proud supporter of the Lanier Canoe and Kayak Club, where his son Walt is an active member. For the past 10 years, he has served as a Project Manager at AAA Commercial Floors, bringing strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills to his work and community involvement. Adam has also played a vital role in advancing LCKC’s mission through his fundraising efforts, helping raise over $30,000 in the past two years to support national tournaments and club initiatives. His commitment to family, community, and the development of youth through sport makes him honored to serve on the board and contribute to the continued growth and success of the club.