BOARD OF DIRECTORS

KEITH WILKINS President

Professional:

Rugby Highlights:

"Statement."

JOHN HICKEY Vice President

Coast Guard Academy Class of 1985

CG Retired (xxxx)

Rugby Highlights:

USCGA, USCG service side Rugby, Captain
Combined Service Selects
University Of Illinois Rugby, Big 10 Champs
Illinois, Midwest Jr, MET NY selects
San Francisco RFC, Old Blue NY, Boston RFC, Seattle RFC.

"statement"

JD MCMANUS Treasurer

Professional:

Rugby Highlights:

"Statement."

KEITH CLOSSON Secretary

Professional:

Rugby Highlights:

"Statement."

JON COX Fundraising & Sponsorship

Professional:

Coast Guard Academy Class of 2003

CG Active Duty 2003-2024

CG Civilian 2024-Present

Rugby Highlights:

CGA Rugby 2000-2003
All service team 2006-2011, 2018

"Rugby has been an important part of my life for a long time. Some of my best and most reliable friends are my teammates throughout my time playing. I am proud to support the CG Rugby community, having witnessed its historical lack of resources. As the chair of the Fundraising and Sponsorship Committee, I believe I have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on the future of Coast Guard Rugby."

GENE ADGATE Recognition Committee

Professional:

CG Active Duty 1979-2002

Pilot for

Rugby Highlights:

USA Armed Forces Select side:
England 1984,1986,1988
Australia 1990,1992,1994(C)

TIM MCCARTY CGA Anniversary Planning Committee

Professional:

Rugby Highlights:

"Statement."

ALEX MOSTROM Communications & Social Media

Currently serves as a Marine Safety Officer at Sector Houston-Galveston and has over 16 years of Coast Guard service. Alex is a founding member of the Coast Guard Women’s Rugby team, playing since the team’s inception in 2018. She has competed and coached in all Armed Forces tournaments and continues to play competitively with the Houston Athletic Rugby Club (HARC). As a Board Member, Alex is dedicated to growing CGRF’s social media reach, building its brand, and elevating Coast Guard rugby’s recognition nationwide. “Throughout my time on active duty, rugby has been my anchor, providing a family away from home wherever I’ve served. I’m honored to give back by supporting Coast Guard members and their families through this incredible organization

VINCENT NITOPI Communications & Social Media

Professional:

Rugby Highlights:

"Statement."

MEGHAN CARR Communications & Social Media

Currently serves as an active duty Corpsman stationed at Training Center Yorktown. Meghan played for the Coast Guard Women's Rugby team from 2019 to 2024. She previously played for the Cape Fear Women's Rugby, Norfolk Storm, and Cape Cod Women's Rugby. As a board member, Meghan feels incredibly fortunate to stay involved with CG Rugby even though she's hung her cleats up. Serving on the board gives her the ability to help these teams progress, grow, and get the funding and support that they need. She has really enjoyed witnessing the true passion of the former Ruggers who paved the way by starting this foundation for future generations of our rugby community.

GREG BARBIAUX Finance Committee

Professional:

Rugby Highlights:

"Statement."

ALEX VINKAVICH Finance Committee

Professional:

CG Active duty xxxx-Present

Rugby Highlights:

CG Mens Rugby team: 2012-Present

All Armed forces Rugby team: 2012,2013,2022,2023

"I joined CGRF To help spread the word about CG Rugby. Serving on the board of directors allows me to contribute to the continued growth of CG Rugby Men's and Women's programs."