Photos courtesy Hede Photographers

Commodore Nick Hopkins

Nick is a native of Casper who graduated from NCHS, and then from Casper College with an Associates in Nursing. He currently works at Wyoming Medical Center as Nurse manager of the Progressive Care Unit. Nick and his wife Jana have been married nearly 14 years. Nick's family started sailing in 1979 and joined the Casper Boat Club in 1980. "I grew up at the lake and the club. Most of our first dates were at the lake sailing," Nick says. Nick and Jana continue their fun on Alcova on their 27 foot sailboat where they spend as much time as possible. They have two daughters Tiffany and Brooke, who love to be in the water. "The club has always been a safe and fun environment to grow up with. I wanted to be on the board because I have been a member most of my life and want to give back to the club. My top goal as the commodore is to keep the club a fun, family place. I grew up there with many great memories and now I have the opportunity to pass that on.”

Nick's term on the board expires December 31, 2011

Vice Commodore Lee Burgess

Vice Commodore Lee Burgess and his wife Terry were members of the Casper Boat Club during the 1980’s. They spent a number of years building a business, raising their two sons, and rejoined the club in 2005. They are really excited to be back at the club and can be found on their boat, Pirate’s Lair.

Lee started boating back in 1979 when purchased his first boat from his brother Lynn. He has had a passion for boating and being at the lake ever since.

He is a graduate of Natrona County High School and Drake University in Des Moines, IA. He and his wife started Western Divers LTD in 1982. It is central Wyoming’s oldest and only full time scuba shop. They spend about equal time boating on the lake and underwater in scuba gear!

Lee feels it is an honor to be asked to serve on the CBC board. He looks forward to the new challenges and helping with activities in the years to come.

Lee's term on the board expires December 31, 2011

Treasurer Pete Ashbaugh

Pete (a Riverton, Wyoming native) and Marlene moved to Casper in 1973 after a three year tour with the Army Dental Corps in Bangkok, Thailand, where they met and married.

The Ashbaugh family joined the Casper Boat Club in 1982, and enjoyed many hours water skiing and fishing and sailing with their old 22’ Fiber Form and 22’ Macgregor sail boat. In 1995 they joined ranks of the serious sailors and purchased a 25’ Catalina, soon to be replaced by their present 27’ Catalina, “Celebration“.

Pete retired from Dentistry in October of 2006, after serving Casper for over 34 years.

Pete and Marlene enjoy their three kids and two grandkids along with travel and sailing. Pete also serves on the Casper Board of Health, is a member of the Kiwanis Club of Casper, Casper Air modelers, and the Casper Photo Club.

Pete's term on the board expires December 31, 2010

Secretary Don Coulter

Don joined the Casper Boat Club in 2007. He enjoys spending time with his wife Lisa and his two sons Max and Manny on their 22ft Bayliner. Don and Lisa have been married nearly nine years. Don is an Emergency Room RN in Casper and Douglas. He has been a nurse for 13 years and is a career student. He enjoys hunting and fishing when he’s not at the lake. “When I was asked to fill an interim position on the board here at the club, there was no hesitation. I consider it an honor to serve this great club and all of its great members,” Don said recently.

Don's term on the board expires December 31, 2013

Lynn Burgess

Lynn has lived his entire life in Casper and his childhood memories began with fishing on Alcova Lake with his father when he was just starting school. His parents were proprietors of several restaurants in Casper and his many years of hands-on familiarity with this food service industry has been an advantage as a board member.

Most of Lynn's professional life has been mechanical and oilfield related during which he owned a service and equipment business.  He began building and racing hot rods as a teenager, was a mechanic on drilling rigs and then began building rigs. Hot rods are in the past and he now throttles his love of speed across the lake.

His proudest moment was when he brought his first boat home in 1979 and soon made Alcova his year-round home as well as his recreational love.  He served his first term on the CBC board from 1982 to 1985 and is proud he learned from the original founders of the club and holds their original vision.  Those early years included not only constant dock expansion and the construction of the promenade, but also the clubhouse renovation.  He and his family laid most of the sandstone terracing and walks that surround the club and grounds, one rock at a time, mixing the concrete in a wheelbarrow. Lynn served CBC as an officer during his second term from 2000 to 2004 and assumed the duties of dock assignment. He also began providing and installing electric lifts to members at that time.

Lynn served as Commodore in 2007. He spends his lazy time enjoying his 36-foot boat "Enchantress".

Lynn's term on the board expires December 31, 2013.

Sonya Gruner

Sonya has lived in Casper for several years, and is originally from the Black Hills. She is currently a stay at home mom with her two boys. She has been coming to Alcova with her husband Ben since she came to Casper. Ben grew up in Casper and spent a lot of time at Alcova. Sonya says, "We enjoy our time at the lake and the boat club in the summer with our family and friends. Now that we have kids I look forward to giving them a great experience spending our summers at the lake.” Sonya served as Commodore for the 2009 season.

Sonya's term on the board expires December 31, 2010

Paulette Hahn

Paulette grew up near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and moved to Wyoming shortly after graduating college. She started her family in Gillette and later settled in Casper. Paulette attended the University of Wyoming and Lesley University and has a BA and Masters in education. She currently teaches at Crest Hill Elementary. She also serves on the executive board for the Natrona County Education Association.

Paulette met Stan Hahn, a fellow teacher and long time boat club member, and had their first date at the boat club. Paulette said she was hooked after the first sail. Paulette and Stan married in 2008. They enjoy every minute they can on their J30 Breakaway.

Paulette's term on the board expires December 31, 2010

Dave McMahan

Dave's bio will be posted here shortly.

Dave's term on the board expires December 31, 2013

John Sutherland

John grew up in Laramie, Wyoming graduating from Laramie High School. After a few years working in the oilfields of Wyoming he returned to Laramie and completed a bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering. He is currently employed as a petroleum engineer at Double Eagle Petroleum.

John and his wife, Paulette (a native of Minnesota) live in Casper. Paulette teaches at the Wyoming Athletic Club. They have 4 children, 2 grandchildren and 1 more grandchild on the way. They enjoy spending weekends (when work doesn’t get in the way) at the boat club on their 24’ sailboat “Magic”. They also like camping, traveling and skiing.

John's term on the board expires December 31, 2011