Katy J. Perrin, President

- BFA in Mixed Media from Augusta State University
- Co-Owner and Creative Operations Manager of Perrin Woodworking
- Moved to Charleston in 2001 to serve as Head Instructor at ChYC
- Served as Race Coordinator for Charleston to Bermuda races from 2002-2006
- Races E-Scow, foils on Waszp, cruises aboard Frers 24 “Spirit”
- Mentor for Women on the Water
- Serves on Race Committee for Local and National Regattas
Sylvia B. Galloway, Treasurer

- NOAA Laboratory Director, retired
- Adjunct Professor, MUSC – Biochemistry; CofC, Grice Marine Biology Program
- Past President Sigma Xi, Charleston Chapter
- Secretary to Southern Association of Marine Laboratory Directors, retired
- Member of ChYC, SIYC, CORA and SAYRA
- BS – Syracuse University; MS – SUNY Syracuse; PhD – MUSC, Biochemistry
Lee P. Casey, Secretary

- Wholesale Insurance Broker with Maritime Program Group in Charleston, SC.
- Graduate from Vanderbilt University
- Passion for boating and involved in marine industry since 2002
- Worked in marketing for the Waterway Guide, finance specialist for Essex Credit, then Scott Financial Services
- Most recently a Southeastern Regional Manager for Sterling Associates
Nancy B. Hanckel, Board Member

- 15 years of experience coaching sailing
- Level 1 and Basic Keelboat certified instructor
- Bachelor of Science from Clemson University
- Avid racer of dinghies and keelboats
Scott Herman, Board Member

- Founded IEP Answers – iepanswers.com
- Inspired and helps create Camp Cool, state’s only Autism Sailing Camp
- Former board member of Clearwater Yacht Club, Lake Forest Yacht Club, and Judd Goldman Adaptive Sailing Foundation
- Chicago Mac Race finisher
- Lucky enough to have lived in Charleston twice
- Husband to an awesome wife and two amazing boys
Windy Key, Board Member

- Grew up sailing at Columbia Sailing Club and on the SAYRA Circuit
- Worked with Communtiy Sailing and STEM Education at US Sailing
- Currently sails lasers and VXOne’s
- Account manager at Cisco
- Helen Hanley Memorial Fund Chair for SAYRA
David M. Loring, Board Member

- 20 year non profit technology solutions veteran at Blackbaud
- Won three world championships
- Nominated for the 2009 Rolex Yachtsman of the Year
- Currently races the Foiling Moth and Waszp
- Father of three wonderful kids
Dan Rogge, Board Member

- President / Chief Strategist, Rogge + Associates
- Alumnus of Mercer and Vanderbilt Universities
- Third generation sailor
- Active in J24 fleet
- Interested in enhancing relationship of people to the natural world
Steven D. Shapiro, MS, DMD, MD, Board Member

- Retired Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Medical Affairs for Roper St Francis
- He is a Board Certified Medical Geneticist
- Founding father of Charleston Community Sailing
- Lifelong sailor whose passion lies in catamarans.
- Member of the James Island Yacht Club and CORA
Christopher R. Sullivan, Board Member

- Owner and Executive Chef of Harvest Catering
- Enjoys sharing his passion of sailing with his children
- Avid racer of dinghies and keelboats
Catherine C. Swanson, Board Member

- Began sailing at the age of 7 on Lake Norman, NC.
- Was the YFlyer JR. national Champion and won two US Sailing Women’s Championships, Adam’s Cup
- Raced on the Clemson sailing team and has stayed active in J24 sailing, J35 and J105 racing.
- Coached high school racing at Ashley Hall for over 10 years and is presently coaching the Academic Magnet team.
Chip Till, Board Member

- Grew up in Atlanta, Georgia
- Graduate of Georgia Tech – BS, Mechanical Engineering
- 24 years of Engineering, Management and Sales experience with Johnson & Johnon
- 20+ years of J/24 sailing experience including US, Canada, Italy and Japan
- US J/24 Class President 2017-2018
- ChYC Rear Commodore 2018
- Certified US Sailing Race Officer and Judge
- SAYRA Race Management Chair