Congratulations to Dave Vogel, who’s just been named Director of Development for the National Rowing Foundation. The Foundation’s announcement reads in part:
A former U.S. national team athlete and coach, Vogel’s involvement in rowing at the collegiate and elite level spans four decades.
“I am very excited that we have hired such a high-caliber, experienced development professional for this critical position,” said NRF Co-Chairman Anne Martin.
“Dave brings a love of rowing, an understanding of the challenges facing our national teams and a great skill set in fundraising to our organization,” said Dick Cashin, a co-chairman and trustee of the NRF. “We are thrilled to have him and I am confident he will be a driving force in taking the NRF to the next level.”
A graduate of Yale University, Vogel’s rowing career began as a member of the Bulldog lightweight squad in 1967. He went on to serve as men’s varsity lightweight coach from 1973-89 and men’s varsity heavyweight coach from 1990-2002. At the elite level, Vogel is a three-time national team athlete, competing in the lightweight eight from 1972-74. As a coach, he led the U.S. men’s lightweight eight to a silver medal at the 1988 World Rowing Championships and to a fourth-place finish in 1989.
As president of the USRowing Board of Directors from 1995-2000, Vogel led the sport’s national governing body during a period of financial and competitive success. A well-known announcer, Vogel has been a key part of the broadcast team for the Olympic Games, World Championships, USRowing National Championships and other major rowing events. Most recently, Vogel worked as a Senior Associate Director of Major Gifts at Yale, a position he held for six years.
“The mission of the NRF has never been more important,” said Vogel. “Rowing is expanding on all fronts, and we need to stand ready to meet the increasing financial challenges of the future. The leadership team at the NRF is perfectly suited to this task, and I am eager to join them as their Director of Development.” . . .
To read the full announcement, click here or visit www.usrowing.org.