Management Team
The Community Sailing Center team is enthusiastic, energetic and diverse. We have a small core group that is supplemented with additional staff throughout the year. We are very fortunate to have the following staff as part of our year-round Management Team.
Kate Neubauer, Executive Director
Kate Neubauer grew up on the shores of Barrington, Rhode Island and found her way to Vermont after attending Villanova University. Kate became the Executive Director in 2004 and has been dedicated to providing the community with educational and recreational access to the Lake ever since. Besides spending time on Lake Champlain sailing, Kate also enjoys skiing, traveling, live music and spending time with her dog, River.
Colin Davis, Facilities Director
Colin, a native of Rochester NY , has been part of the Community Sailing Center team since 2004. With his rich background of sailing instruction and management, Colin has held a variety of positions including instructor and program director. After helping to create many of the successful systems within the organization, Colin now devotes his time to maintaining our vast fleet and intricate dock system. He is often seen out and about in the boat yard keeping all the nuts and bolts of the Center in line.
Jen Guimaraes, Education Director
Jen joined the Community Sailing Center team as a sailing instructor in 2004. Unable to stay away from Vermont for too long , she returned to the CSC in 2008 as the Education Director. Jen’s experience includes variety of teaching positions across the country, from environmental education in Maine to tropical marine conservation while sailing in the Caribbean. Jen is currently leading the development and implementation of all of our mission programs.
Nick Neverisky, Program Director
Nick is a graduate of Hampshire College, where his studies culminated in a research project exploring the subtle ways that outdoor adventure helps us to grow into stronger, richer versions of ourselves. Enjoying everything from week-long paddling expeditions to afternoon cruises in keelboats, he brings with him a personal and professional dedication to water-based recreation. After beginning his sailing career on the San Francisco Bay, Nick is glad to now be sharing his expertise back in his native New England.
