Group Members

Julie Fassbender
Julie has a balance of visionary ideas with the love of lists to make them happen. She has a B.S. Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies and a Masters Degree in Organizational Leadership with a focus on working with employees to solve organizational problems. Julie has also been an American Red Cross Instructor since 1996.

Joseph Tadie, Jr.
Joseph has 8 years of aquatic teaching and lifeguard experience, and brings an enthusiastic spirit and avid passion into every class. He is currently enrolled at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota studying Music Production. In his time away from work and school Joseph is an avid outdoorsman.

Tom Fassbender
Tom brings decades of retail experience, event planning, and valuable relationships to the group. Tom has a B.S. Degree in Recreation and Leisure Studies, and thrives in relationship building, customer service, and creative problem solving. His careful eye for design, end user satisfaction, and quality of experience guide his work.

Holly Rohlik
Holly brings years of experiences in aquatics as a Lifeguard Instructor and Water Safety Instructor Trainer.

Michelle Olig
Michelle brings years of teaching experience to the group. She has her Masters in Education, and a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education with an emphasis in Early Childhood. She has been an American Red Cross Instructor since 2015.

Sequoia Robin
Sequoia brings skills in design and a passion for the creative world. Designing posters, flyers, and marketing materials for clients. She also participates in aquatic safety training programs as a certified Water Safety Swimming Instructor,