President
Ashton Krill
Ashton, a Senior with 3 years of skiing experience, is a History and Social Studies: Secondary Education major. When not dominating his favorite events, jump and trick, he’s coaching cross country, refereeing hockey or getting into shenanigans with friends.
Ashton is excited to elevate MSU Water Ski, especially by welcoming new skiers and building connections at tournaments. His passion for the sport and the team is unmatched.
Vice President
Kira Bonheim
Kira is a sophomore majoring in Animal Science with a Business minor. Kira’s been skiing for around 6 years, with her favorite event being slalom!
When Kira’s not on the water, she’s usually hanging out with her friends, and she is also a rodeo cowboy in her free time back home!
Men’s Captain
Sarah Kirk
Sarah is a sophomore majoring in Civil Engineering with a minor in Environment and Sustainability. She’s no stranger to our sport, having experience on the water since she was 5.
When Sarah’s not behind the boat, she likes to play the guitar and other sports! She also absolutely hates doing the worm, splits, or the Dirty Dancing lift – never ask her to do those!
Women’s Captain
Luke Nault
He is a junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering. Luke only has two years of experience on the water, however his favorite event is jump! When Luke isn’t commanding our troop of ladies, you can find him making art or playing music! He can also juggle!
Treasurer
Hadley Schwarz
Hadley is a junior majoring in Physiology, with a minor in Human Promotions. She’s been around waterski her whole life, however she didn’t start skiing until just last year! Her favorite part of the team is going to all of the different tournaments during our season!
When she isn’t braving Big Red, she’s usually managing the softball team, playing tennis, or hanging out with her friends!
Team Events & Social Media (PR Committee)
Kendra Stone
Natalie is a sophomore majoring in History and Social Studies: Secondary Education. She started skiing just this fall! Her favorite part of the team is all of the team bonding events throughout the year. When she isn’t falling off the combos, you can find her hanging out with friends!
Public Outreach & Merchandise Coordinator (PR Committee)
Walker Darnell
He is a freshman, majoring in Marketing, with 10 years of experience skiing! His favorite event is slalom, and he loved going to Ripfest this fall! When Walker isn’t practicing our course, he’s usually hanging out with his friends. He’s also an artist, with a love for painting and drawing!
Site Manager
Toby Smith
Toby is a senior majoring in Civil Engineering with an Environmental and Sustainability minor. He’s a veteran, having skied since he was three, with his favorite event being slalom! His favorite part of the season is arriving to the first tournament! He can also jump 75 feet!
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