Potomac Valley Swimming
Organization Structure

(Updated: 05/01/2008)


Link to:
Administrative Office PVS Board of Directors General Chair Secretary
Treasurer Coach Representatives Athlete Representatives Officials Representative
Strategic Planning Administrative Division Age Group Division Senior Division
Operations Division Finance Division Strategic Planning Committee Competition Committee
Board of Review


Administrative Office

The Administrative Assistants manage the day-to-day operations of the Potomac Valley Swimming Permanent Office. These duties include but are not limited to:

  • PVS Meet Announcements
  • Meet Sanctioning
  • LSC & Meet Financial Matters
  • Processing LSC Mail
  • Flash Mail
  • Athlete, Non-Athlete, and Club Registration
  • Information on USA Swimming Insurance and other programs
  • Minutes of BoD, HoD, and various committee meetings
  • Pool and other facility rentals
  • Provide content for PVS Web Page
  • Meet Recon and other pre and post meet report reconciliation

Additionally the Office provides administrative support as necessary to carry out and administer the approved programs, decisions and actions of the PVS BoD and it's sub-committees.

John Ertter
Executive Director
controller@pvswim2.org
P.O. Box 3729
McLean VA 22103
703-869-3289
703-759-2660 (fax)

Terri Marlin;
pvadmn@pvswim.org
P.O. Box 3729
McLean VA 22103
202-316-9900
703-825-1934 (fax)


PVS Board of Directors

The PVS Board of Directors consists of the following elected positions:

  • General Chair
  • Administrative Vice Chair (Secretary)
  • Finance Vice Chair (Treasurer)
  • Age Group Vice Chair
  • Senior Swimming Vice Chair
  • Operations Vice Chair
  • Sr. Coach Representative
  • Jr. Coach Representative
  • Sr. Athlete Representative
  • Jr. Athlete Representative
  • Officials Representative
  • Strategic Planning Committee Chair

General Chair

The General Chair presides at all meetings of the Board of Directors and House of Delegates, appoints committee chairmen with the advice and consent of the Board of Directors, and provides overall policy and program guidance to Potomac Valley Swimming.

General Chair
Greg York            (2007 - 2009)
6620 Stourcliffe Lane
Haymarket, VA 20169
(c) 703-593-7799
(f) 703-743-9305
genlchr@pvswim.org

Secretary

The Secretary assures that the minutes of the Board of Directors and House of Delegates meetings are properly recorded and that reports required by the National office are properly filed. The Secretary also serves as the Administrative Vice-Chair.

Secretary
Art Davis            (2006-2008)
1015 N Terrill Street

Alexandria, VA 22304
(h) 703-671-2643
(w) 703-519-1230
(f) 703-671-2643
emerand@comcast.net

Treasurer

The Treasurer is the PVS Chief Financial Officer and is responsible for: preparation of the annual budget; accounting for all funds; filing of required tax forms; providing for an annual audit; and advising on all financial matters. The Treasurer also serves as the Vice-Chair of the Finance Division.

Treasurer
Bill Stephens            (2007 - 2009)

5843 Aspen Wood Court
McLean, VA 22101
(h) 703-532-5915
(w/c) 703-309-2255
(f) 703-788-2558
wmstephens@juno.com
 


Coach Representatives

The Coaches Representatives serve as members of the Board of Directors. Both Representatives serve on the Competition Committee. The Coach Representatives shall serve as a liaison between the coaches who are members of PVS and the Board of Directors and House of Delegates. One Coach Representative is elected annually.

Senior Coach Representative
Mark Faherty            (2006-2008)
6021 Madison Overlook Court
Falls Church, VA 22041
(h) 703-861-9089
fahertyswim@yahoo.com


Junior Coach Representative
Daniel Jacobs II            (2005-2009)
P.O. Box 7490
Arlington, VA 22207
(o) 571-238-7658
(f) 877-349-7840
djacobsii@comcast.net
 


Athlete Representatives

The Athletes Representatives serve as members of the Board of Directors and the Competition Committee. An Athlete Representative is elected annually by the athletes to represent athlete interests on the Board of Directors.

Senior Athlete Representative
Austin Auger            (2006 - 2008)
816 Lawton Street
McLean, VA 22101
703-448-2515
athrep08@pvswim.org


Junior Athlete Representative
Virginia Ratcliff            (2007 - 2009)
14909 Cub Run Park Drive
Centreville, VA 20120-1234
703-802-3269
athrep09a@pvswim.org

Junior Athlete Representative
Cassidy Wolfe            (2007 - 2009)
429 Walker Road
Great Falls, VA 22066-3618
703-759-2699
athrep09b@pvswim.org


Officials Representative

The Officials Representative serves as the liaison between the officials who are members of PVS and the Board of Directors and House of Delegates. The Officials Representative is elected biannually by a plurality of the PVS Certified Official members to represent Officials' interests on the Board of Directors.

Officials Representative
Marie Beth ("Boots") Hall            (2007 - 2009)
43924 Riverpoint Drive
Leesburg, VA 20176
571-333-5453
bootsswim@smartneighborhood.net


Strategic Planning Committee Chair

The Strategic Planning Committee Chair shall advise the Board of Directors on strategic issues presented for investigation; advise the Board of Directors on any initiatives, trends, or impending actions on the local, national, or international level that may impact upon PVS programs in the future; forecast future areas of concern for the local swimming program; and, formulate a strategic plan to assist in directing the PVS program.

Jim Thompson            (2007-2008)
12610 Bayard Drive

Reston, VA 20191-5802
703-435-3124

jimthompson5802@aol.com

PVS Divisions
Administrative Division

The Administration Division Vice Chair is responsible for the development of administrative policies and coordination of the administrative activities of Potomac Valley Swimming. The Chairperson of this division also serves as the Secretary of the Board of Directors.

Chair:
Art Davis            (2006-2008)
1015 N Terrill Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
(h) 703-671-2643
(w) 703-519-1230
(f) 703-671-2643
emerand@comcast.net


Administrative Division Committees

Awards and Special Recognition Committee

The PVS Awards Committee is responsible for maintaining, developing, and promoting programs that educate and recognize the accomplishments of PVS Athletes. Included in this responsibility is the Outstanding Athlete of the Year award and Scholar Athlete programs.

Terri Marlin
P.O. Box 3729
McLean, Va 22103
(o) 202-316-9900
(f) 703-825-1934
pvadmn@pvswim.org
 


The Outstanding Athlete Committee reviews all athlete accomplishments and prepares the nominations for the PVS Outstanding Athlete awards. The nominations are presented to the coach members present at the Fall Competition Committee Meeting.

Bill Marlin
3212 Allness Lane
Herndon, VA 20171
(o) 571-334-0987
coach_bill@verizon.net
 

The Scholar Athlete Coordinator establishes application procedures, reviews and approves applications, and awards recognition pins to the qualified Scholar Athletes of Potomac Valley Swimming.

David DiNardo
6018 N. 20th Street
Arlington VA 22205
(o) 301-255-0765
dave.dinardo@gmail.com

Records Officer

The Records/Top 16 Coordinator establishes procedures for reporting USA SWIMMING/PVS records and maintains the PVS open and resident records. The Records/Top 16 Coordinators also establish procedures for nominating PVS athletes for TOP-16 consideration.

John Hirschmann (Acting)
154 13th St SE
Washington, DC 20003-1450
(h) 202-544-8218
(f) 202-544-9129
hirschj@erols.com



Webmaster

The PVS Webmaster reports to the Administrative Vice Chair and is responsible for the development and maintenance of the PVS website. The Webmaster shall provide/post on a continuous basis accurate, comprehensive, and timely information. The content shall be pertinent to the Potomac Valley Swimming community and in accordance with the PVS Policies and Procedures Manual.

Tim Husson
6107 Joyce Drive
Camp Springs, MD 20748
301-899-2436
webmaster@pvswim.org


Webmaster Emeritus
John Hirschmann
154 13th St SE
Washington, DC 20003-1450
(h) 202-544-8218
(f) 202-544-9129
hirschj@erols.com

Age Group Division

The Vice-Chair of the Age Group Division is responsible for developing and conducting the PVS Age Group Program and servers on the Competition Committee.

Chair:
Bill Marlin            (2006-2008)
3212 Allness Lane
Herndon, VA 20171
(o) 571-334-0987

coach_bill@verizon.net


Zone Team Coordinators

Zone Team Coordinators coordinate selection of the PVS All-Star Team, makes travel and accommodation arrangements, and assist the coaching staff with the meet logistics.

Dave Greene
240-314-8755
pvszone@pvswim2.org


PVS Camps Coordinator

The PVS Camps Coordinator organizes and administers the camps sponsored by Potomac Valley Swimming.

Terri Marlin
3212 Allness Lane
Herndon, VA 20171
571-334-0871
tandpawards@verizon.net


Senior Division

The Senior Division Vice Chair is responsible for developing and conducting the PVS Senior program. The Senior Division Vice Chair and the Age Group Division Vice Chair coordinate and plan for all PVS Competition with advice from the PVS Competition Committee (see below).

Chair
J. Riley Eaton            (2007 - 2009)
2220 Hidden Valley Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20904-5240
(h) 301-384-5925
jreaton@verizon.net

Zone Representative

In addition to developing the Senior Circuit at the Zone level, the Zone Technical Planning Representative also advises the Senior Chair concerning development of the PVS Senior program and assists in the realization of the program.

J. Riley Eaton
2220 Hidden Valley Lane
Silver Spring, MD 20904-5240
(h) 301-384-5925
jreaton@verizon.net

Distance Coordinator

The Distance Coordinator is responsible for planning and conducting the PVS distance program.

Bill Marlin           
3212 Allness Lane
Herndon, VA 20171
(o) 571-334-0987
coach_bill@verizon.net

Open Water Coordinator

The Open Water Coordinator is responsible for planning and conducting the PVS open water program.

Kurt Thiel           
628 South 22nd Street
Arlington, Virginia 22202-2722
703-685-7752
swimthiel@erols.com

Verification Officer

The PVS Verification officer is responsible for developing procedures for obtaining official verification cards and issuing them to PVS athletes.

Linda Klopfenstein
4224 Worcester Drive
Fairfax, VA 22032
703-323-5789 (h & fax)
lkpvs@hotmail.com
Operations Division

The Operations Division Vice Chair is responsible for coordinating the various coordinators responsible for the PVS officiating program, providing equipment, technical training, and operation procedures required to support the competition program. The Vice Chair also serves to coordinate the Meet Directors Clinic(s) along with the Administrative Office, and acts as a liaison between PVS and Club Meet Directors.

Chair:
Ronald Whalen            (2003 - 2008)
237 Whitmoor Terrace
Silver Spring MD 20901-1523
301-593-3966
RDWhalen@comcast.net Equipment Manager

The Equipment Manager is responsible for the maintenance, repair, distribution, and rental of electronic timing equipment and other meet equipment. Electronic Timing and Hy-Tek clinics are conducted by the Equipment Manager.

Don Smith
602 South View Terrace
Alexandria, VA 22314
703-548-1563
equipment@pvswim.org


Safety Committee

The PVS Safety Committee plans and coordinates the coaches' safety certification program and serves as liaison between the National and local safety programs.

Safety Coordinator
Serves as the Committee Chair

Peter Nichols
9823 Fox Rest Lane
Vienna, VA 22181-5369
703-255-3779
royall@gwu.edu

Committee Member
Betsy Stevenson
6605 Jerry Place
McLean, VA 22101
703- 821-1615

Committee Member
Suzy Tomasovic
5793 Westchester St
Alexandria, VA 22310
703- 922-6136


Officials Chair

The Officials Committee Chair is responsible for planning and conducting the PVS officials certification program, monitoring the overall quality of officiating at PVS sanctioned meets, and staffing the National Certification Meets for which PVS is responsible.

James Van Erden
6106 Union Camp Drive
Fairfax Station VA 22039-1303
703-239-2963
jim.vanerden@cox.net

The following positions report to the Officials Chair

Chief Training Officer and Instructor
Boots Hall
43924 Riverpoint Drive
Leesburg, VA 20176
(h) 571-333-5453
bootsswim@smartneighborhood.net

Clinic Coordinators

The Clinic Coordinators are responsible for conducting the clinics, providing instructors, materials, and maintaining a roster of attendees.

Bob Brofft (VA)
5432 Ashleigh Road
Fairfax, VA 22030
703-631-5202
bbrofft@cox.net

Denice Wepasnick (MD)
20505 Abrams Court
Brookeville, MD 20833
301-774-4581
wepaz@verizon.net

Certification Officer

The Certification Officer is responsible for reviewing applications to assure that PVS requirements for certification have been met. He or she is also responsible for maintaining records of the status of PVS officials, for providing certification badges to officials who have met the criteria, and for coordinating transfer of certification between PVS and other LSC's.

Rita Page
9643 Craighill Drive
Bristow, VA 20136-2573
(h) 703-330-3152
(w) 703-548-0460
jonali2000@msn.com

Rules Advisor

The Rules Advisor maintains contact with the National Rules Committee and advises the Officials Committee on the latest interpretations or changes in the official USA Swimming Rules pertaining to swimming and the conduct of competition. He also ensures that the clinic training material contains the latest USA Swimming rule interpretations.

Arvydas Barzdukas
3322 Hartwell Court
Falls Church, VA 22042
(h) 703-560-1410
(o) 703-241-2500
(f) 703-241-9114
arvydas@earthlink.net


Finance Division

The Finance Division is the financial policy and planning organization of Potomac Valley Swimming. The Chair is responsible for establishing policies and procedures for the administration of PVS funds and coordinating the activities, programs, and any ad-hoc committees of the Finance Division.

Finance Vice Chair:
Bill Stephens            (2007 - 2009)
5843 Aspen Wood court
McLean, VA 22101
(h) 703-532-5195
(w/c) 703-309-2255
(f) 703-788-2558
wmstephens@juno.com

Controller
John Ertter
P.O.  Box 3729
McLean, VA 22103
(h) 703-869-3289
(f) 703-759-2660
controller@pvswim2.org


PVS Committees
Strategic Planning Committee

The Strategic Planning Committee is an investigative and advisory arm of the Board of Directors. Its responsibilities include, but are not limited to: advising the Board of Directors on strategic issues presented for investigation, advising the Board of Directors on any initiatives, trends, or impending actions on the local, National, or International level that may impact upon PVS program in the future, forecasting future areas of concern for the local swimming program, formulating a strategic plan to assist in directing the PVS program.

Chair
Jim Thompson            (2007-2008)
12610 Bayard Drive

Reston, VA 20191-5802
703-435-3124
jimthompson5802@aol.com


Competition Committee

The Competition Committee shall be responsible for developing and coordinating an overall swimming program for all levels of swimming in the Territory, including Senior and Age Group programs. The members of the Competition Committee shall consist of the Vice-Chair of the Senior Division, Vice-Chair of the Age Group Division, the Coach Representatives, the Zone Technical Planning Representative, and all USA Swimming coach members of PVS Clubs. The Vice-Chair of the Senior Division or the Vice-Chair of the Age Group Division, whoever is senior in term, shall serve as the Chair of this committee and shall report to the Board of Directors.

All PVS members present have voice and one representative from each member club present and each of the elected Coach Representatives has a vote.

Chair
Bill Marlin            (2006 - 2007)
3212 Allness Lane
Herndon, VA 20171
(o) 571-334-0987
coach_bill@verizon.net




Board of Review

The Board of Review was established as an independent body to hear complaints, protests, and appeals regarding the administration and conduct of the sport of swimming in Potomac Valley (PVS). Details of the Board of Review operations are specified in Article 10 of the Potomac Valley Swimming Bylaws. Specifics regarding the procedures for filing an appeal are contained in the PVS Policies and Procedures Manual.

Any member of the Potomac Valley Swimming community may petition for Review of conduct which they believe violates the policies, procedures, rules or regulations adopted by USA Swimming or Potomac Valley Swimming, or that may bring the sport of swimming into disrepute.

Petitions may be directed to the Secretary of the Board of review at the: PVS Administrative Office, P.O. Box 3729, McLean VA 22103-3729.

The current Board of Review members are listed below with their terms next to their name.

Kerry Reed EllettChair (2006-2008)
Steed EdwardsMember (2005-2009)
Brian PawlowiczMember (2007-2009)
Marie Beth ("Boots") HallMember (2005-2009)
Tim HussonMember (2004-2008)
Jeff RoddinMember (2004-2008)
Jim ThompsonMember (2004-2008)