OKLAHOMA CITY (September 6, 2024) – RIVERSPORT Foundation has appointed four community leaders to its board of directors. Amy Janes, David Huslig, Nova Fleske and Sarah Delaney, all of Oklahoma City, are beginning three-year terms on the nonprofit organization’s board.

 

“We are excited about the impact these new members will have on our already dynamic board,” said board chair Gene Hopper. “RIVERSPORT has already had tremendous positive impact on our city with the Boathouse District and the programming and events we offer, and we’re looking forward to even more positive momentum in the coming years.”

 

RIVERSPORT has developed and operates Oklahoma City’s Boathouse District, a $100M+ venue and community organization offering outdoor sports and recreation with a focus on rowing and paddlesports. It is a US Olympic and Paralympic Training Site and in June, it was announced that RIVERSPORT’s whitewater center would be a venue for the LA28 Olympic Games.

 

New Board Members

Amy Janes is an Emmy-winning documentary series editor and a founder of the Filmmakers Ranch  (formerly Green Pastures Studio), the first motion picture sound stage in Oklahoma City.

 

"Believing in the boundless potential of Oklahoma City, we relocated from Los Angeles in 2018 without established connections,” Janes said.  “This conviction is only strengthened by the remarkable achievement of Mike Knopp and his team in securing such a prestigious event for our city. I am humbled by the opportunity to play a small role in supporting the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics in Oklahoma City by serving on this board!"

 

David Huslig, PT, is Director of Therapy Strategic Initiatives at Mercy Hospital and has served as a Team USA physical therapist at the Tokyo and Paris Olympic Games.

 

“I appreciate the honor to work with such a talented group and I look forward to serving with each of you towards promoting RIVERSPORT becoming a significant impact in both our local community and throughout all water sport athletes,” Huslig said.

 

Nova Fleske is CEO of Fleske Commercial Group and owner, The Treasury Coworking and Event Center.

 

“I am thrilled to join the board of RIVERSPORT,” Fleske said. “This organization has played a pivotal role in transforming our community and I am excited to contribute to its continued success and to help further its mission of enriching the lives of people through rowing and paddlesports.”

 

Sarah Delaney serves as Financial Performance Manager for the Chickasaw Nation Department of Commerce.

 

“I look forward to serving on the RIVERSPORT Board of Directors,” Delaney said. “I am honored to serve in such a capacity and look forward to the impact we as a Board will make, not only for the organization, but the Oklahoma City community as a whole, during this exciting time for our city and state.” 

 

The four new board members join Board Chair Gene Hopper, the Mettise Group, and members Tom Apel, The Apel Foundation; Mark Beffort, Robinson Park; Martha Burger; Jason Clark, Paycom; Zac Craig, Oklahoma City Convention and Visitor’s Bureau; Kevin Freeman, University of Central Oklahoma; Josh Hood, CompSource Mutual; Rhonda Hooper, Jordan Advertising; C. Michael Ming; City Councilwoman Nikki Nice; Chad Niemann, Cox Communications; Patrick Rooney, First National Bank; Charles Walworth, OG&E; and Donovan Woods, OSU Foundation. Ex Officio members include Gary Marrs, OKC Riverfront Redevelopment Authority and Melinda McMillan-Miller, Oklahoma City Parks & Recreation Department. Pat Downes, Strategic Solutions, LLC, Ronnie Irani, RKI Energy, and Tom McDaniel, American Fidelity, are all Emeritus members. Mike Knopp serves as executive director of the organization.

 

For more information about RIVERSPORT, visit riversportokc.org online or call 405-552-4040.