meet Our Board
our board works hard to ensure that pcr can fulfill its mission for years to come.
With a team of individuals passionate about expanding access to rowing and seeing young people succeed, the PCR board takes a hands-on approach to helping our organization grow.
Chair & Treasurer
Tony Schneider
Milton S. Schneider (“Tony”) co-founded PCR in 2009 and is the current Chair of the board. He has seen firsthand how the sport of rowing can change lives and believes that participation in PCR’s high dosage and highly supportive rowing programs will help students in all aspects of their lives, including achieving academic success and pursuing post-secondary education or professional training. Tony maintains that all Philadelphia public school children should have the same opportunity to benefit from the sport of rowing as their peers from local private schools and suburban districts.
In addition to serving as the Chair of the Board for Philadelphia City Rowing, Tony holds numerous other leadership positions. He is currently on the board of the directors of the Anti-Defamation League and serves as Chair of Mural Arts Philadelphia. He is also a member of the Board of Directors of the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
Tony is an avid rower out of Vesper Boat Club where he also serves as a member of its Board of Directors. Tony has competed in local, national, and international competitions.
Secretary
Robert Baldry
Robert is Assistant Vice President, Regulatory Affairs for Genpact Pharmalink, a global consultancy on regulatory process and technology projects for biopharmaceutical organizations. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Wolverhampton (United Kingdom), as well as a BA in Business Administration and Management from Hogeschool INHOLLAND (Amsterdam, Netherlands). Robert is not only an active rower and distance runner and committee member at Undine Barge Club. Having grown up, lived in and rowed in many cities around the world, Robert recognizes the unique gifts and challenges Philadelphia offers. He is inspired to further the mission of Philadelphia City Rowing to make rowing more accessible to Philadelphia’s high school children.
Hanley Bodek
Hanley learned to row at the University of Pennsylvania, where he successfully competed on the team for three years. His connection to the sport has never faded, and today, he rows regularly just a few docks away from PCR at University Barge Club.
For nearly three decades, Hanley taught real estate development at the University of Pennsylvania. His professional work focused on revitalizing communities, leading to the renovation of more than fifty abandoned residential and commercial properties.
Hanley spearheaded the fundraising and redevelopment of Smith Memorial Playhouse in Fairmount Park and served as President of the Fairmount Park Historic Preservation Trust. He also shared his knowledge of maritime history as a docent at the Independence Seaport Museum.
As a PCR board member and supporter, Hanley hopes to help give Philadelphia public school students the chance to experience an activity that taught him discipline, teamwork, and resilience — while experiencing the beauty of Fairmount Park, along with his experience as an entrepreneur, to help PCR student-athletes grow both on and off the water.
Marcelo Godinho
Marcelo Godinho is an investor and senior principal at Sapien Software and former EY Partner with extensive experience in people strategy, technology, and organizational transformation. He previously served as a US Partner in People Advisory Services and as Managing Partner for Latin America South, leading cross-functional teams and driving significant regional growth. Marcelo serves on the boards of the Philadelphia Society of People & Strategy (PSPS) and Philadelphia City Rowing and is recognized as a speaker on leadership, innovation, and the future of work. He holds a law degree and executive education from MIT and Harvard.
John P. Hogan, Sr.
John is the retired President of The Mariner Insurance Group, Inc., located in Philadelphia. He served as Secretary of the Schuylkill Navy from 2002 until he was elected Commodore in January 2010. He is a member of Bachelors Barge Club from where he rows almost daily. He competes regularly in Masters regattas. As a lifetime resident of Philadelphia, John is keenly aware of the lack of accessibility for Philadelphia Public High School students to row on their river. He considers the success of Philadelphia City Rowing as a lasting legacy of his term as Commodore of the Schuylkill Navy.
James Lynch
Dr. James Patrick (Jimmy) Lynch has worked in the field of scholastic athletics for more than 15 years as a teacher, coach, and athletic administrator at schools in Boston and Philadelphia. In 2016, he was named the Executive Director of Athletics for The School District of Philadelphia and President of the Philadelphia Public League. Previously he served as the Director of Athletics at Father Judge High School in Northeast Philadelphia (2013-2016) and at Cathedral High School in Boston, MA (2009-2012). Dr. Lynch also serves as a member of the PA State Athletic Directors Association Executive Council and formerly represented Section 2 of the National Interscholastic Athletic Administrators Association Board of Directors.
Dr. Lynch earned his undergraduate degree in Sociology from Saint Joseph’s University, a master’s degree in Sport Management from Neumann University, and a doctorate in Educational Leadership and Athletic Administration from Drexel University. His dissertation titled Play By K – Building a Successful Model for Scholastic Athletics in Urban Schools aimed to address the systemic challenges of access to scholastic athletic programs in urban school districts across the country.
Catherine Reddick
Catherine is a Principal at Mercator Advisors, LLC, where she provides financial advisory and strategic consulting for transportation infrastructure projects and capital programs. While pursuing her undergraduate and master’s degrees at Penn, she rowed on the Schuylkill and volunteered in Philadelphia public schools. She previously served on the Fairmount Park Conservancy Board of Directors and the Schuylkill River District Community Access Advisory Board.
Frank Rowe
Frank is an executive coach, consultant, and educator with more than 25 years of experience helping organizations strengthen leadership, improve performance, and achieve lasting strategic results. Throughout his career, Frank has supported organizations including GlaxoSmithKline, AstraZeneca, Merck, UnitedHealthcare, MindBody Inc., and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. His work focuses on executive coaching, team development, strategic planning, sales effectiveness, and employee engagement.
In addition to his consulting practice, Frank teaches graduate-level courses in leadership, strategic planning, team dynamics, and organizational performance at Drexel University, Temple University, and Thomas Jefferson University. He also advises family-owned businesses through the Delaware Valley Family Business Center and serves on the board of a nonprofit supporting immigrants and refugees in the Philadelphia region.
A lifelong athlete and competitive rower for more than 35 years, Frank brings discipline, focus, and a team-first mindset to his professional and community work. He was a collegiate rower at UC Santa Barbara, competed for the U.S. National Team, and is a current member of Undine Barge Club. He holds an MBA from Drexel University, an MPH from Temple University, and a BA from UC Santa Barbara.
Leona Thomas
Leona is a longtime resident and active member of the Philadelphia community with a strong history of community building and activism. Prior to joining Philadelphia City Rowing, Leona served for ~8 years on the board of William Way, Philadelphia’s LGBTQ Community Center, as well as over 10 years as the Chair/Co-Chair of their Strategic Planning Committee. Leona has been actively involved in nonprofits and volunteer organizations for many years including building WITI (Women In Technology International), Portland’s Professional Development Program, and is one of the founding members of SIM Women’s Executive Leadership Council.
Leona also brings 20+ years in business transformation and executive leadership to Philadelphia City Rowing. She is the founder of Enabling Investments, LLC, providing strategic management consulting and executive coaching. Previously she served as a Global Business Transformation Sr. Delivery Director at Slalom, CTO for Benefits Data Trust, COO for Wylie, Inc, has provided strategic planning and advisory services for multiple non-profits, and spent over 10 years with CSC Consulting.
Leona is an avid athlete who benefited from being involved in community and organized sports her entire life. She is looking forward to supporting Philadelphia City Rowing’s efforts in creating these same types of opportunities for today’s students of the Philadelphia Public School system.