Jane Millman
Executive Director
Jane Millman brings over fifteen years of leadership to Brendan Sailing and has been previously recognized for building a strong culture of high performing programs for the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis Yacht Club, Beverly Yacht Club and Davis Island Youth Sailing Foundation.
In her current role as the Director of Basic Sail Training at the Naval Academy, she trained and built a team of twenty civilian instructors and over fifty-five newly commissioned Ensigns on the basics of sailing a Navy 26 so they can teach the incoming first-year class of 1,200 how to sail during Plebe Summer. In building a team, Jane looks to create a culture of safety, fun, and trust as the primary goals.
Jane’s leadership at Davis Island Youth Sailing Foundation resulted in significant expansion of the program, demonstrating her ability to effectively strategize and execute plans for growth. Through her efforts, the non-profit achieved impressive results and made a lasting impact on the youth sailing community.
Jane is also a certified US Sailing Level Instructor Trainer. Jane has certified over 450 individuals across the US since 2014, using safe sailing practices and experiential, customized instructional techniques tailored to the audience for maximum effectiveness. In addition to certifying students in sailing instruction, she is also a USCG 50-ton Captain, US Sailing Basic Keelboat and Powerboat Instructor.
With her multiple levels of certification, Jane was selected to represent US Sailing as one of seven American coaches among the different Olympic sports to participate in the 2018 - 19 International Coaches Enrichment Certification Program (ICECP) hosted by the US Olympic Committee in partnership with Olympic Solidarity and University of Delaware.
Jane Millman brings over fifteen years of leadership to Brendan Sailing and has been previously recognized for building a strong culture of high performing programs for the United States Naval Academy, Annapolis Yacht Club, Beverly Yacht Club and Davis Island Youth Sailing Foundation.
In her current role as the Director of Basic Sail Training at the Naval Academy, she trained and built a team of twenty civilian instructors and over fifty-five newly commissioned Ensigns on the basics of sailing a Navy 26 so they can teach the incoming first-year class of 1,200 how to sail during Plebe Summer. In building a team, Jane looks to create a culture of safety, fun, and trust as the primary goals.
Jane’s leadership at Davis Island Youth Sailing Foundation resulted in significant expansion of the program, demonstrating her ability to effectively strategize and execute plans for growth. Through her efforts, the non-profit achieved impressive results and made a lasting impact on the youth sailing community.
Jane is also a certified US Sailing Level Instructor Trainer. Jane has certified over 450 individuals across the US since 2014, using safe sailing practices and experiential, customized instructional techniques tailored to the audience for maximum effectiveness. In addition to certifying students in sailing instruction, she is also a USCG 50-ton Captain, US Sailing Basic Keelboat and Powerboat Instructor.
With her multiple levels of certification, Jane was selected to represent US Sailing as one of seven American coaches among the different Olympic sports to participate in the 2018 - 19 International Coaches Enrichment Certification Program (ICECP) hosted by the US Olympic Committee in partnership with Olympic Solidarity and University of Delaware.
Will Avis
Sailing Instructor
Will is new to Brendan Sailing but has been sailing vessels in all shapes and sizes since he was little. He has 10 years of dinghy racing experience and has loved sailing on the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic. Will is also involved in many efforts to save the Bay and the environment in an attempt to preserve the waters that so many of us have come to know as a second home. He attends the University of Maryland in College Park studying Engineering with a minor in Sustainability.
Will is new to Brendan Sailing but has been sailing vessels in all shapes and sizes since he was little. He has 10 years of dinghy racing experience and has loved sailing on the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic. Will is also involved in many efforts to save the Bay and the environment in an attempt to preserve the waters that so many of us have come to know as a second home. He attends the University of Maryland in College Park studying Engineering with a minor in Sustainability.
Jodi Weinbecker
Sailing Instructor
Brendan Approach Navigator
Brendan Approach Navigator
Owen Castro
Assistant Sailing Instructor
Declan Kim
Sailing Instructor
Nicole Shaffer
Lead Sailing Instructor
Erin Mhley
Sailing Instructor
Charlie Carpenter
Sailing Instructor
Gabriel Evans
Assistant Sailing Instructor
Bartley Newkirk
Assistant Sailing Instructor
Meredith Glacken
Marketing and Communications Manager
Meredith is a longtime marketing strategist, nationally recognized speechwriter, and communications professional working in the business, government, and nonprofit sectors. She joins Brendan Sailing from Foresight Messaging, a business she founded in 2022 and continues to run as the firm’s principal. Meredith also serves on the boards of the Chesapeake Bay Alberg 30 One-Design Association and the Michael H. Tillotson Foundation.
When Meredith isn't promoting Brendan Sailing programming, you can find her on the Chesapeake Bay sailing in the Alberg 30 and J/70 fleets or distance racing in the ocean on Annapolis to Newport race winner Cookie Monster.
When Meredith isn't promoting Brendan Sailing programming, you can find her on the Chesapeake Bay sailing in the Alberg 30 and J/70 fleets or distance racing in the ocean on Annapolis to Newport race winner Cookie Monster.
Davis Connors
Technical Adminstrator
Davis helps Brendan Sailing with technical tasks such as maintaining this website, video editing, and more. He resides in Chicago, Illinois where he works remotely for Brendan Sailing and METCOR/LSI, although will occasionally make appearances at Brendan Sailing events as a helping hand.
Joanna Wilson
Administrative Assistant
Joanna is so excited to be a part of the administration of Brendan Sailing! While not currently a sailor, Brendan Sailing's mission of making a difference in the lives of differently abled kids, resonates with her. Joanna believes we should make a positive difference, in any way we can in the world, when we have the chance. Joanna lives in South Jersey. She is involved in animal rescue/advocacy and shares her life with her Rescue Golden Retriever, Hank and her cats. She also enjoys getting out in nature and has greatly enjoyed mountain biking when she is able to get out and ride.
Brendan Sailing Staff Alumni
Evan McCarthySailing Instructor
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Maddie WallaceSailing Instructor
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Breanna Browning Jr.Sailing Instructor
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Michael PuzJunior Sailing Instructor
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