Board of Directors

The Litchfield Hills Rowing Club Board of Directors consists of at least seven but not more than fifteen Directors. No Board Member receives any compensation for their services of the LHRC. The Executive Committee of the Board is comprised of the President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer.

Meet the Board

Lindsay Paganini, *President*

Born and raised in the beautiful state of Connecticut, Lindsay proudly calls Litchfield County her home, where she lives with her wonderful husband, Brian Paganini, and their two amazing children. Both of Lindsay’s kids are passionate rowers at LHRC. However, she must admit that until a few years ago, Lindsay knew absolutely nothing about rowing! Fast forward to the present day and her knowledge and love for crew has grown out of her daughter's devotion to the sport and this club.
By day, Lindsay is a dedicated teacher at HarBur Middle School in Region 10, where she gets to inspire young minds. By evening, she is a proud rowing mom, cheering on her daughter, Tessa, who is on the varsity team at LHRC. Tessa’s journey with the club has been nothing short of remarkable, and Lindsay and her husband are incredibly grateful for the LHRC community and all it has brought to their family, especially their daughter. Lindsay’s son enjoys rowing during the summer months in his off-season from basketball. Bantam Lake has become the Paganini’s home away from home as they travel back and forth to practice. Lindsay feels lucky to be able to enjoy the beauty the lake and town have to offer.
It is Lindsay’s honor to serve as the President of Litchfield Hills Rowing Club. She looks forward to working with the board, coaches, and athletes to strengthen the club, support all its athletes, and build relationships with the wonderful LHRC community.

Greg McKim,
*Vice President*

Greg McKim joined LHRC full-time in 2024 and has been an invaluable member of the club ever since.
He holds a BA from CSU - Fullerton and an MBA from Babson College. Professionally, he spent the first half of his work career in financial services, ending as Controller for Morgan Stanley Asset Management. In 2001, he left financial services and joined Project Graphics as CFO, where he is involved in all aspects of the business.
Greg lives in Woodbury with his husband, Andrew Riecker, and they enjoy the simple things in life: good food, good friends, and spending time outdoors with their dogs.
While he spent his youth growing up in California and playing basketball and water skiing, he only started rowing in 2020! He and his partner erg on Hydrow, and it has become an integral part of their fitness routine.
LHRC has always been welcoming to Greg; he is honored to be on the Board and looks forward to helping the club achieve its goals!

Audree Kane, *Secretary*

*Bio & photo coming soon!*

Evan Cadoff,

*Treasurer*

Evan and his wife started rowing as their “empty nest” activity about a dozen years ago. Literally the day after putting their son on a plane to Chicago, they started their Learn-to-Row program. Jennifer stopped rowing, and their son (Eli) and daughter (Becca, aka Flippy) subsequently joined Evan’s craziness on the water. Evan is not at all a morning person, but the beauty and calm of the lake, the concentration required that forces you to clear your mind totally, the eagles soaring overhead, and the snow glistening in the air make rowing as meditative and mentally relaxing as it is physically exhausting. For Evan, it makes it totally worth getting up way before dawn 3 or 4 times a week! And he’s had an added bonus: racing with Eli and with Becca. Racing together is great family fun that Evan urges you to experience. “Youth Rowers, encourage your parents to give rowing a try!”
A message from Evan: “Parents, come join a Learn-to-Row program, learn what your kids are talking about, train and enjoy beautiful Bantam Lake together, and consider sharing the thrill of a row down the river with the crowds giving you that extra support they show for parent-child races. You won’t regret it.”

Holly Archibald, *Member*

Holly Archibald has been an integral part of Litchfield Hills Rowing Club since 2021, bringing extensive experience in coaching, program development, and nonprofit leadership. Her journey in rowing began in 1997 as an athlete, later transitioning to coaching after college and eventually serving as a program director at Yale's nonprofit Community Rowing Program, where she helped expand access to the sport for athletes of all backgrounds. With a deep passion for youth athletics and fostering an inclusive and supportive team environment, she has played a key role in the club’s growth and success.
Holly has coached athletes of all levels and understands both the technical and personal aspects of the sport. She has also been instrumental in developing financial aid initiatives, ensuring that rowing remains accessible to all athletes. In addition to her work at LHRC, she has a strong background in youth development and leadership training, incorporating social-emotional learning principles into athletic programs.
Beyond rowing, Holly brings extensive experience in both the nonprofit sector and business leadership. She currently serves as Vice President of a laboratory equipment company, where she manages operations and strategic initiatives. Her nonprofit experience includes serving as both Secretary and President of the Southbury Women's Club, where she played a key role in community service and fundraising initiatives. She remains a member of the organization, continuing to support its mission.
A proud parent of three children, one of whom rows at LHRC, Holly is passionate about fostering a lifelong love for the sport, supporting athletes in reaching their full potential, and contributing to the continued growth and success of LHRC.

Jim Huffstetler,
*Member*

Jim Huffstetler is a proud youth rower parent, a recent rowing convert, and a big fan of the LHRC youth development program.
Jim grew up in North Carolina (Go Tar Heels), lived in NYC for a number of years, and has resided in Litchfield with Trish and their two boys for the past 20+ years. He has served on the board of another integral non-profit in Litchfield, and appreciates the importance of caring for community assets.
From a career standpoint, Jim has worked in major ad agencies in NYC, has run his own ad agency along with two partners, was a founder of a consumer packaged goods start-up, and is currently engaged in corporate communications with a Global Fortune 500 company.

Noah Legendre,
*Member*

*Bio coming soon!*

Norah Smith, *Member*

Norah joined the LHRC community four years ago as a coxswain and has spent time coaching both the youth and competitive masters programs. Her experience at LHRC was instrumental in shaping her growth in the sport and sparked a deep passion for rowing. She is currently a coxswain for the Women’s Rowing program at Northeastern University, securing both a CAA conference title and NCAA appearance during her time with the Huskies.
At Northeastern, she is pursuing a degree in Political Science and Communications, with minors in Law & Public Policy and Criminal Justice. She brings a strong interest in nonprofit governance and compliance to the board and is grateful for the opportunity to give back to an organization that has played such an important role in her life and rowing journey and to contribute to LHRC’s continued development and success.
Outside of rowing, Norah enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and beloved black lab, Hawkins.

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*In Memoriam,*
Steve Seward

Up until his passing over the summer of 2024, Steve Seward served as President of the LHRC Board for several pivotal years. Steve came to rowing later in life via LHRC’s Learn to Row Program, and his love for the sport grew. After kayaking Litchfield County’s lakes and rivers for many years, Steve decided to seek a new challenge. “I was also getting tired of watching all those sculls passing me by. So I decided if you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em!”
“At LHRC, I found good people, a great workout, and the challenge of learning a brand new skill. I’m also hoping to be proof you can do this sport forever.” The highlight of Steve’s competitive experience was rowing in the Director’s Challenge Men’s 4x at the 2022 Head of the Charles.
Off the water, Steve coached non-profit organizations in fundraising. Following a long career in nonprofit management and consulting, Steve also served on the board of the Connecticut Community Foundation. He was a strong advocate of making resources more accessible where it seemed out of reach for some.; hat shone through for the club in his strong advocacy for the Financial Aid program. He will be missed.

Litchfield Hills Rowing Club is a 501(c)(3) organization, serving our community with the sport of rowing.
We are an independent USRowing Club. Youth from Lakeview High & Forman School can earn Varsity letters, and our club welcomes all youth and adults who wish to pursue the sport of rowing in all of Litchfield County and our surrounding communities.