Staff
John O'Riordan
Fleet and Member Programs Director
John, or "John O'," as his friends and colleagues call him, runs the fleet and helps with the membership. You can find him in the bilge of a boat or deep within the tool shed. If he is in the office, you can reach him at 410-727-0722 x114, or you can always drop him an email at john@downtownsailing.org
- Hometown: Fort Worth, Texas
- Alma mater: Fordham University, BS Math
- Hobbies: playing guitar, Texas-style Chili, hiking
Rena Kazmierski
Director of Outreach Programs
Lorena "Rena" Kazmierski has been involved with the DSC since 2005 as a member, volunteer, and staff person in various capacities. Stepping aboard as full-time staff in March of 2020, you'll find her managing multiple programs around the DSC. Rena can be reached on her cell at 443-528-4527 or via email at rena@downtownsailing.org.
- Hometown: Baldymore, hon
- Alma mater: Mercy High School; Towson University, BS Fine Art; CCBC, AA OTA
- Hobbies: single-handed sailing, adventuring with her dog Ace, drawing and painting, reading
Office and Events Manager
Amandine, or “A”, “Almondeen” or “Am…what?”, started to sail with the DSC in April 2021 as a member and volunteer. She was eventually recruited as office and event manager. You can reach her at 410-736-0199 or amandine@downtownsailing.org. Out of office hours, you will likely find her out on the water!
- Hometown: Paris, France
- Alma mater: Kedge Business School, MS Human Resources
- Hobbies: Sailing (Who would have guessed?), good food (tip, she always has chocolate in her drawer if you ever have a craving), camping.