Head Of The Charles Regatta 2018 HOCR Program | Page 59

last 10 strokes/ A MESSAGE FROM THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FREDERICK V. SCHOCH W elcome to the 54th edition of the Head Of The Charles Regatta! As I enter year twenty-eight at the helm of this great event, some things have changed re- markably and some remain constant. Over the years the regatta has grown tremendously, both in number of athletes and our supporting sponsors, but one thing has never changed: the regatta has always been - and will always be - a reunion for old friends to reconnect, and a place to form new friendships. It’s worth repeating that it is these relationships that make the sport of rowing so unique. The backbone of the Regatta organization is our fine leadership. Starting with our committed Board of Directors, led by Katherine Kirk, and supported by scores of others on the Race Committee, headed by Nick Lloyd and Courtney Wilson. These individuals make the event special. Behind the scenes, I also want to rec- ognize my hardworking full-time staff: Tom Martin, our CFO; Mason Cox, Assistant Director; Priscilla Livings- ton, Director of Operations; and, Katie Donnelly, Operations Assistant. A special thanks goes out to retiring Di- rector of Operations, Brendan Mulvey, for his many years of service. Of note, BNY Mellon Investment Management returns in 2018 as our Presenting Sponsor and the official investment services partner of the Head Of The Charles Regatta. BNY Mellon, passionate believers in the val- ues taught by rowing, will also provide trophies for the fastest college crews in the Men’s and Women’s Champion- ship Eights. Our special thanks go out to BNY Mellon CEO of Investment Management, Mitchell Harris, for his support. Brooks Brothers, the Official Pre- mium Apparel Sponsor of the HOCR, will again offer two retail shops along the river, where they will sell co- branded clothing that we are sure will be popular with all attendees. Its tents draw large crowds of students, par- ents, and alumni all weekend long, and it has become a fall tradition to stock up on the latest co-branded HOCR- Brooks’ long-sleeves and rugby shirts. Alexandria Real Estate Equities and Harvard Pilgrim Health Care join the HOCR as new Premier Spon- sors for 2018. Appropriate for the fall season, Harvard Pilgrim will have a bicycle-powered apple cider press at the Weld Exhibition venue. Be sure to OPPOSITE Traffic jam at Weeks Bridge. CARLOS RIDRUEJO | CARIDOSSA.COM MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION FIFTY-FOURTH HEAD OF THE CHARLES REGATTA 59