Traverse Area Community Sailing is an organization dedicated to providing sailing education and opportunities for all.
Mixing kids with water since 1994
TACS BOARD
2024 Board of Directors
President - Tom Roop
Vice President Operations- Mike Wills
Treasurer - Hank Steiro
Vice President Development- Zach Hegg
Vice President Programs - Alex Hutchinson
Vice President Fleet/Facilities - Doug Holst
Vice President Grants & Donations - Vacant, Seeking Applicants
Vice President Marketing -Kim Bails
Vice President Fundraising - Vacant, Seeking Applications
Vice President Technology - Colin Texter
Vice President Advisory Board - Tim Clulo
Staff
Administrator - Anne Schneider 231-922-5922 ext 6
Sailing Director - Ben Ferris
HS Sailing Coach - Stephanie Stearman
Maintenance Director - Sean Dye
Adaptive Sailing - Anna Mayday
Committee Members
Operations
Committee Chair - Mike Wills
Strategic Planning - Jim Menzies
Legal - Tim Clulo
Insurance - Chris Branson
Safety Emergency Plan - Chris Branson
Programs
Committee Chair - Alex Hutchinson
Instructors - Ben Ferris (Summer), Jennifer McCain (Adult & Big Boat)
Racing - Stephanie Stearman
High School Racing - Ben Ferris
High School Boosters - Kristina Weidenfeller
Regattas - Volunteer Opportunity Available
GTYC Liaison - Volunteer Opportunity Available
Open Sailing - Volunteer Opportunity Available
Adaptive Sailing - Anna Mayday
Fleet / Facilities
Committee Chair - Doug Holst
Fleet - Volunteer Opportunity Available
Purchases / Sales / Donations - Sean Dye
Maintenance - Sean Dye
Marketing
Committee Chair - Kimberly Bails
Website - Kimberly Bails
Social Media - Kimberly Bails
Public Relations / Writing - Volunteer Opportunity Available
Internal - Ben Ferris
Volunteer Network - Volunteer Opportunity Available
Schools - Volunteer Opportunity Available
Fundraising Resources
Volunteer Opportunity Available for the following positions:
Committee Chair
Grant writing
Annual Fundraiser
Endowment Funding
Donor Recognition
Scholarships
Raffle
