Club burgees flying on the lawn at Rush Creek Yacht Club at dusk

Officers & Leadership

Meet the volunteers who guide Rush Creek Yacht Club.

Leadership

2026 Flag Officers

Elected by the membership to lead the club’s operations, programs, and strategic direction.

Fleet Representatives

2026 Board of Governors

Each racing fleet elects a governor to represent their interests and coordinate fleet activities.

MC Scow Fleet

Bill Draheim

Representing the MC Scow fleet on the board of governors.

Fleet: MC Scow

Melges 15 Fleet

Jake Scott

Representing the Melges 15 fleet on the board of governors.

Fleet: Melges 15

Auxiliary Fleet

Kim Petroski

Representing the auxiliary and keelboat fleet on the board of governors.

Fleet: Auxiliary / Keelboat

IC-24 Fleet

Kirk Beaumont

Representing the IC-24 fleet on the board of governors.

Fleet: IC-24

Flying Scot Fleet

Melissa Hemker

Representing the Flying Scot fleet on the board of governors.

Fleet: Flying Scot

Sunfish Fleet

Peter Doncaster

Representing the Sunfish fleet on the board of governors.

Fleet: Sunfish

Rear Commodores

2026 Rear Commodores

Appointed to lead specific operational portfolios supporting club programs and facilities.

OwnershipRear Commodore
Club BoatsKirk Beaumont
CommunicationDavid Warren
Docks and HarborJustin Adams
GroundsVirginia Hannan
MembershipChris Meyer
Race Committee BoatsJay Cutcher
Race EquipmentJay Cutcher
RCCA LiaisonLarry Seals
Social EventsMelissa Wolfe
StorageGeorge Hannan
Youth Coach Boats