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Our Team



Roger Willey

General Manager
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Roger Willey comes to us from the Bridge Club in Noyac, where he served as General Manager from the club's inception in 2006 until 2019. Roger was involved in all aspects of club management, including budgeting, capital projects and food and beverage operations. He came to the United States in 2000 from Perth, Australia and now lives with his wife and two teenage children in Southampton


Wade Kotula

Waterfront & Facilities Manager
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Wade joined the management team as the replacement for Paul in 2017. Wade brings years of waterfront management experience and local knowledge to the position. Wade is an integral part of the management team here at SIYC. Wade is a true local, having grown up on Shelter Island and having many roots in the community.


Mariana Koehler

Food & Beverage Manager
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Mariana joined our team during 2018. Mariana brings years of hospitality experience and a fiery work ethic to the position. Mariana lives on Shelter Island with her son Gabriel. She is also an volunteer EMT with the Shelter Island Rescue Squad. 


Jeffrey Bresnahan


Director of Sailing
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Jeff is entering his 22th year with the Club. He oversees all aspects of internal and external Sailing for SIYC members. He works closely with the Race Committee to help develop volunteers and bring in Professional RC when needed. In addition he oversees all aspects of the Junior Sailing Program.


Lori Kimmelmann

Controller
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Lori began working on the Shelter Island Yacht Club’s financials in 1995 with an outside accounting firm. She came to be a part of the SIYC family in 2000 as the Club Controller.


Francis Molignano

Executive Chef
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Francis Molignano has been with the SIYC for nine seasons as a sous chef. He was promoted to Executive chef for the 2017 season. He has cooked up & down the East Coast from Charleston, South Carolina to Rockport, Massachusetts. Francis lives in Southampton with his son, James.